Chevrolet C Series 2002

Model C Series made in 2002 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 7 investigations as well as 28 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 2002

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02060405210/01/200210000167Engine stall, no start, hard start condition. *tt02/13/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
010601029A06/01/2002010601029634831Subject regarding higher than expected engine oil consumption. *tt10/09/2002
02060100205/01/2002634712Information on vehicles exhibiting a random engine ticking noise. *tt10/07/2002
02060102304/01/2008020601023E634716Oil leak at oil cooler to engine block mating surface (replace o-rings, apply sealant). *tt updated *eh updated 6/17/08. *nj10/07/2002
25010201/25/2002629718Some vehicles may comment on continued oil consumption with blue or whitish smoke on start up. *tt04/05/2002
02060400502/01/2002629495Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p1221 service manual information. *tt04/02/2002
000601023A12/01/2001000601023628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt03/25/2002
000604003A12/01/2001000604003628905Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt03/22/2002
01060102912/01/2001628898Some customers may comment on higher than expected engine oil consumption. *tt03/21/2002
01060102812/01/2001628896Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock noise on cold start. *tt03/21/2002
01060102209/01/2001625287Subject on information on engine knock on cold start for pickup and utility models. *et11/19/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
01013900511/01/2001627831Information regarding noise or vibration in passenger compartment with a/c on between 2000-2400 rpm. *yh02/25/2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
02042000205/01/2002634901Subject regarding revised wheel bearing adjustment procedure. *tt10/10/2002
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
01042000511/01/2001627737Information regarding correct vehicle application for eaton. 1990-2002 chevrolet and gmc c-series conventional and t-series tilt cab medium duty models. *yh02/15/2002
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02073100204/01/2002634956Concerns with intermittent engine no crank, when the clutch is applied.*tt10/10/2002
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
05052700102/01/200510017531Information on air brake park brake chamber vent holes to avoid water intrusion. *tt11/09/2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
020527001A11/01/200202052700110000454Antilock brake system (abs) indicator illuminates when power takeoff (pto) is engaged. *tt02/27/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
02052700106/01/2002634907Technical service information on antilock brake system (abs) indicator illuminates when power takeoff (pto) is engaged. *tt10/10/2002
STEERING
03023204409/01/2004030232044A10004297Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system damage due to improper adjustment. various 1990-2004 models. *tt12/01/2003
STRUCTURE - BODY
010866005A12/01/2001010866005631973Subject regarding the availability of pickup box reinforcement kits for toolbox/rear window barrier/ladder rack applications. *slc06/27/2002
01086601412/01/2001628936Pickup box sheet metal fractures/damage when using aftermarket accessories such as tool boxes, window barrier and ladder racks. *tt03/25/2002
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
02045100304/01/2002634903Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code b2725. *tt10/10/2002
02085900204/01/2002634533Some customers may comment on a rattle type noise coming from the center of the dash for certain pickup, utility and ext models. *tt10/03/2002
02060101504/01/2002634298Subject regarding low oil pressure and new oil level indicator. nlm09/28/2002
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
02013700203/01/2002629530Subject regarding service diagnosis/recommendations for inoperative air conditioning systems. *tt04/02/2002
010139005A02/01/2002010139005629525Some customers may comment on a resonating noise or vibration in the passenger compartment with a/c on between 2000 - 2400 rpm. *tt04/02/2002

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
EA04011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/09/200405/10/2005PARKING BRAKE FAILURE05V161000
 In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report.
PE03057GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/200304/09/2004PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part is also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake is intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear is caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
EA04011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/09/200405/10/2005PARKING BRAKE FAILURE05V161000
 In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
EA04011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/09/200405/10/2005PARKING BRAKE FAILURE05V161000
 In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
EA04011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/09/200405/10/2005PARKING BRAKE FAILURE05V161000
 In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
EA04012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/30/200402/28/2005HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES05V005000
 Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
EA04012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/30/200402/28/2005HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES05V005000
 Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11/15/20020
 Oil leak