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2002 Chevrolet C/K Series recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Chevrolet C/K Series problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes3
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Suspension › Front — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 119,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 149,000 miles · reported Nov 28, 2014
While driving home from work my brakes failed. The brake lines are rusted and pitted. An obvious design error, a component that can fail in an instant rendering the vehicle unstoppable should be made of stainless steel. Cheap and lightweight may be ok for a fender it makes no sense for a brake line.
Service Brakes · at 63,000 miles · reported Apr 11, 2013
Incident #1 ABS brakes failed coming to a stop from interstate off ramp going down a hill. Applied brakes and when veh speed got below 10mph brake pedal pushed back against my foot causing vehicle to come to a stop in the middle of a four line highway. Note: no traffic lights at this intersection and vehicle sppeed limit was 55 MPH for on highway users. That was second time this has happened to this truck. Incident #2 transmission failure at approx 80,000 miles. Gm did cover the repairs after I paid good willed deductable only so that I would have valid warranty on replacement transmission for…
Service Brakes · at 119,000 miles · reported Sep 10, 2012
Lost all brakes. After inspection, it was determined that the brake lines had corroded and sprung a leak. Had to stop truck with emergency brake.
Suspension · reported Nov 25, 2003
New truck chevrolet c5500 has had a vibration since purchase. Gm refuses to fix. Has caused the side view mirror to be replaced. This vibration is getting worse and is making it difficult to properly see out of the mirror and make safe lane changes. My understanding is that there are more trucks like this with the same problem.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 119,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.