2002 Chevrolet Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 33,300miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by tires (5) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 35%
- Tires5 29%
- Electrical system2 12%
- Suspension2 12%
- Engine cooling1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
Example complaints
Brakes: “May of 2012 the brake line on the frame rail under the drivers seat failed, august 2013 brake line failed in two places at the same time just after a state inspection,repaired,and another brake line 1 foot from the mastercylinder along the drivers side frame rail just hours after the last repair, I have done my research this is not an isolated to just my truck failure g.m. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535896, filed 2013-08, 102,300 milesTires: “Recall campaign; tires had been checked at intervals of 3k miles, and there were many indications that there was a problem. The consumer stated that at 38000 miles he was informed that two of the vehicle tires had a split in the treads. The consumer took the tires to goodyear an was offered $50.00 per bad tire. The remaining tires were rotated to the front but the vehicle still pulled to the right after the alignment. All four tires have now been replaced with another brand of tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10108847, filed 2004-12, 38,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “From the date of purchase, my daughter, the primary driver, complained about the lack of traction when the road was wet. On the date of the accident, it had been drizzling. She was on the ramp connecting I-4 to I-95 north. Despite goinbg less than the posted speed limit, the truck began to fishtail and wound up doing a a 180 degree turn off of the highway. After being extricatyed from the woods by a tow truck, she was towed to sears where she replaced the original equipment passenger tires with michelin xclt4 lt245/75r16 tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #766913, filed 2002-09Electrical system: “Failure of the distributor cap, twice within 4000 miles. Failure of the original cap at approximately 29,000 miles and the replacement cap at approximately 33,000 miles. Failure caused by crack developing in cap, causing loss of 1 or more cylinders, stalling, rough running, difficulty starting, excessive engine vibration, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10096207, filed 2004-10, 33,300 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,591 and 68,025 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Other model years of the Chevrolet Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 24,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 17 | 33,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 17 | 35,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 32 | 41,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 39 | 36,750 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 74 | 75,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 75 | 84,500 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 60 | 38,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 79 | 74,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 58 | 73,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1992 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 11 | 42,253 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Pickup model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by tires with 5.
Has the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,300 miles and the middle half falls between 26,591 and 68,025 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.