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2002 Workhorse W22 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
15,925miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Workhorse W22, 6% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,925 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.

“While driving down the road, the engine just shuts down. This happens at anywhere from 2 to 10 miles after starting down the highway. This has happened a total of four times to me. It acted as if the ignition is turned off. Upon the second shut down, a scan tool was used and produced the code indicating there was a malfunction in the crankshaft position sensor. After pulling off the road and allowing the engine to sit for about 30 seconds the engine can be restarted and driven for as far as 125 miles with no further problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10245013, filed 2008-10, 15,850 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Workhorse W22 trailer. When the contact exited the vehicle, he smelled the brakes and wheel bearings burning. The contact removed the wheel and noticed oil from the wheel bearing covering the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. In october of 2007, the contact smelled an odor coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 16,000. Updated 04/22/08. The consumer was told the rear brakes would not be replaced with upgraded brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10223219, filed 2008-04, 16,000 miles

“2002 Workhorse chassis dolphin motorhome. Consumer states problems with the engine stalling the consumer stated the rv has been repeatedly towed, serviced and even repaired only to encounter the same problem. The engine would suddenly stall with no warning. Within a period of 10 seconds, the power brakes and steering became unreliable and the accelerator went to the floor.”

NHTSA complaint #10356489, filed 2010-09

“2002 bounder with chevy Workhorse chassis brake system failure. The consumer was informed the front caliper on the passenger side had seized and destroyed all the previous brake work the consumer had done 56 miles ago. The left front oil seal was leaking.”

NHTSA complaint #10247071, filed 2008-10

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200444%
200311%
200246%

Other parts of the 2002 Workhorse W22

Brakes
64 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Workhorse W22

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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