Chevrolet S PickupModel year report

2002 Chevrolet S Pickup Problems

Complaints: 12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 41,606miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup. The part named most often is body and structure, with 8 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and equipment (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,606 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 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.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “Me and my wife were sitting on my tailgate of my 2002 chevy s10 and all of a sudden the cables snapped. And my whole tailgate foled over my bumper. Needless to say I had to go to the junkyard and buy an used tailgate. Cuz chevy said they wernt coverd under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10100789, filed 2004-11, 27,000 miles

Brakes: “The ABS system started to fail in november, when coming to a stop the vehicles ABS system would fail and lock the power steering causing the vehicle to pull to the left. I did contact the dealer and my vehicle was not listed on the recall list. Because of its age is not covered under warranty. The problem is worst during a storm when the roads are covered with snow and during rain storms.”

NHTSA complaint #10152929, filed 2006-03, 34,000 miles

Equipment: “The jack collapsed while I was trying to change a flat tire. I read and followed all the instructions on how to change a flat tire in the s10 pickup owner's manual.”

NHTSA complaint #10062687, filed 2004-03, 31,028 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,000 and 75,251 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 41,606 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet S 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 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…
10024405May 1, 2009Wheels. Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast…
10019186Feb 16, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2

Other model years of the Chevrolet S Pickup

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2002	12	41,606	—	—	—	Not enough data
2001	6	34,881	—	—	—	Not enough data
2000	10	49,500	—	—	—	Not enough data

All Chevrolet S Pickup model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 8 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2002 Chevrolet S 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 S Pickup reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,606 miles and the middle half falls between 27,000 and 75,251 miles; 60% 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.