2002 Chevrolet Impala Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 795 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 1% of the 795 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Sidewall failure: firestone precision touring, p225-60r16 m+s. Dot:8xx0 r3d. The tire was sitting in driveway for a couple of weeks. I noticed the tire pressure went down to about 10 pounds. I filled the tire back up to 36 pounds. Two days later the tire was again down to about 15 pounds. I refilled the tire, went to have the tread checked for a puncture. Nothing found. The next morning the tire was flat. On refilling the tire, I felt and heard air escaping from the tire. I felt around and found about a 3/4 to 1 inch split in the sidewall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10853729, filed 2016-04, 77,500 miles“The vehicle's gas tank would not fill because air had gotten in the tank. The dealer has been notified. One must hold the gas nozzle away from the filler tube and restrict the flow. The tire and fuel system/tank/injectors were replaced. There was a rattle sound coming from the engine due to the injectors the vehicle would stall. After the engine is hot, the next time the vehicle would turn over but no start and run rough. The fuel gauge fluctuated(not giving actual amount). The solenoid was replaced due to hanging by the hose retainer. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10015267, filed 2003-04, 35,000 miles“2002 Chevrolet Impala. The tire pressure light and engine light had to be reset. The consumer stated the check engine light only stayed off for 12 miles the last time it was reset by the dealership. The entire braking system had to be replaced only 2 years after purchasing the vehicle. The rotors cracked on all four wheels. The blinkers would only work if the air conditioner was off and the radio would only work if the blinkers were off and when going up hills. The vehicle would only accelerate to a speed of 10-15 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10313152, filed 2010-02“2002 Chevrolet Impala tire blew out causing the contact to lose control and hit the median wall. An examination of the tire showed two holes approximately 2 inches in diameter on the sidewall. Ohio traffic crash report.”
NHTSA complaint #10201502, filed 2007-08“Year 2002 Chevrolet Impala uneven rear tire tread wear. Took vehicle to a walmart service center for tire rotation and was refused service, and told to try to contact dealership in regard to a possible problem w/ vehicle causing this. Vehicle is 14,000 miles out of warranty. I will have to purchase 2 new rear tires & have car inspected & problem diagnosed. This is a danger to drive while tread is bad and may possibly be a major defect of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10032772, filed 2003-08Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 36 | 4% |
| 2007 | 55 | 9% |
| 2006 | 26 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 0% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala
305 complaintsExterior lighting
123 complaintsEngine cooling
106 complaintsEngine
75 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsSteering
57 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsEquipment
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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