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Fuel systemPart report

2002 Chevrolet Z71 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
35,423miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Chevrolet Z71, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,423 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.

“2002 Chevrolet tahoe's gas tank blew out when refueling at gas station, causing a large gas spill by the gas pump and station. Fire dept and police responded as they were called to this incident. The person pumping the gas went to the hospital for treatment after inhaling the fuel, causing a headache, dizziness and vomiting.”

NHTSA complaint #10058911, filed 2004-02, 35,423 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200214%
199812%
199317%

Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Z71

Brakes
11 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Z71

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology