Chevrolet Pickup 2002

Model Pickup made in 2002 by Chevrolet got 22 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, interior lighting and power train. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering.

Model 2002

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
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
02009000204/01/2002634226Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm09/28/2002

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/05/20041
 While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the cause has not been determined at this time. please provide further details.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
10/21/2004333001
 Failure of the distributor cap, twice within 4000 miles. failure of the original cap at approximately 29,000 miles and the replacement cap at approximately 33,000 miles. failure caused by crack developing in cap, causing loss of 1 or more cylinders, stalling, rough running, difficulty starting, excessive engine vibration, etc.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
05/22/2002270003
 While driving at any speed diesel fuel is seeping into the car. this occurred because fuel injections were cracked. vehicle had been to the dealers shop three times because of this single problem. each time dealer assured the consumer that the problem was fixed, but problem recurred. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
05/22/2002270003
 While driving at any speed diesel fuel is seeping into the car. this occurred because fuel injections were cracked. vehicle had been to the dealers shop three times because of this single problem. each time dealer assured the consumer that the problem was fixed, but problem recurred. *ak
OTHER
06/21/2007112/16/2005
 Abs module stays on no warranty . *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/29/20031
 Consumer states when turning key into the ignition, the vehicle slipped out of gear without applying the brakes. dealer notified. *ak on every truck the consumer checked from 1998-2003 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton they experienced the same defect. *ph *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
08/12/2002405/01/2002
 From the date of purchase, my daughter, the primary driver, complained about the lack of traction when the road was wet. on the date of the accident, it had been drizzling. she was on the ramp connecting i-4 to i-95 north. despite goinbg less than the posted speed limit, the truck began to fishtail and wound up doing a a 180 degree turn off of the highway. after being extricatyed from the woods by a tow truck, she was towed to sears where she replaced the original equipment passenger tires with michelin xclt4 lt245/75r16 tires. all handling and traction problems immediately ceased with the light truck tires. the use of passenger vehicle tires on a pick-up is an engineering design difficiency!*ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
11/01/2001
 Viberation problem replaced tires(35) rims(2) and left axle viberation continues. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/01/20121
 2002 chevrolet pick up truck. consumer states failure of abs system *tgw the consumer stated as his grandson turned into the driveway, the brakes failed. the pedal became extremely hard, and he was unable to slow the truck down. even though the abs failed, the warning light never illuminated on the dashboard. his grandson hit two vehicles parked in the driveway.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
01/01/19014
 2002 chevy pick up with brake sensor defect. consumer stated that the vehicle has been worked on 4 times, and the brake sensor problem keeps recurring. *kb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
10/01/200626591105/01/2002
 Brake failure on chevy dump truck. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
11/08/2004240001
 The consumer stated the rear brakes wore out prematurely. *ak *sc
SUSPENSION
11/01/2001
 Viberation problem replaced tires(35) rims(2) and left axle viberation continues. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
11/21/200190011/21/2001
 Consumor states: if going 55 mph and have to stop the brakes work if you come to stop, however if you have an emergercy stop then you have to push brake like your pushing a concrete wall.
TIRES
08/12/2002405/01/2002
 From the date of purchase, my daughter, the primary driver, complained about the lack of traction when the road was wet. on the date of the accident, it had been drizzling. she was on the ramp connecting i-4 to i-95 north. despite goinbg less than the posted speed limit, the truck began to fishtail and wound up doing a a 180 degree turn off of the highway. after being extricatyed from the woods by a tow truck, she was towed to sears where she replaced the original equipment passenger tires with michelin xclt4 lt245/75r16 tires. all handling and traction problems immediately ceased with the light truck tires. the use of passenger vehicle tires on a pick-up is an engineering design difficiency!*ak
11/01/2001
 Viberation problem replaced tires(35) rims(2) and left axle viberation continues. *ak
TIRES - BEAD
02/25/2000
 A steel cord is sticking out of tire.*ak
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
10/01/2005680251
 2002 chevy pickup tire tread separated. *ts the fender was damaged. *jb
12/01/2004380001
 Recall campaign; tires had been checked at intervals of 3k miles, and there were many indications that there was a problem. *bf the consumer stated that at 38000 miles he was informed that two of the vehicle tires had a split in the treads. the consumer took the tires to goodyear an was offered $50.00 per bad tire. the remaining tires were rotated to the front but the vehicle still pulled to the right after the alignment. all four tires have now been replaced with another brand of tire. *tc

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CABAKERSVILLETHREE WAY CHEVROLET
PAN. HUNTINGDON15642KENNY ROSS
PAWEXFORD15090BAIERL724 935 3711
TXDESOTOFAIRBANKS CHEVROLET
VAFREDRICKSBURGRADLEY CHEVROLET