2002 Chevrolet Corvette Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,042miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette, 4% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,042 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the highway at normal posted speeds (65 MPH) and my engine all the sudden cut out. It stumbled and died. I had it towed by l&a wrecking company to the shop. Turns out it was the valve springs the failed (apparently very common with corvettes) and almost caused a huge wreck due to me having no power.”
NHTSA complaint #10384935, filed 2011-02, 44,484 miles“As I was driving, coasting my car down a hill in buffalo, ny my 2002 Chevrolet z06's motor shut down completely. I was making a right-hand turn when the vehicle lost all power-assisted steering and the vehicle could not be re-started. I later found out from the dealer where I had my car towed that my z06 had broken a valve spring in its engine. After some research, this appears to be a common problem with 2001 and 2002 Corvette z06 models made by Chevrolet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404118, filed 2011-06, 54,000 miles“I have a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette that is in for repair for ABS and other. The part a ABS module does not seem to be available and may not be for another 2 to three weeks. This car has been in since 5/5 and I have no idea when I may get the vehicle back. I do not think it is reasonable to have a vehicle in for such a long time. The vehicle uses a lot of oil also, and engine noise is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10019223, filed 2003-05, 8,700 miles“While driving at 50 MPH all the dashboard warning lights started flashing and then the vehicle died. The dealership cannot duplicate problem, cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10001431, filed 2002-12, 2,685 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. While the contact was driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the failure was contributed to the secondary air injection system. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10348205, filed 2010-08, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 12% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 20 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
59 complaintsWheels
35 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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