2002 CHEVROLET C SERIES

0 recalls, 3 complaints - 47 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 3, 2007
Incident date: Jul 31, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A RUSTED BRAKE LINE CAUSED THE FAILURE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
OIL LEAK
TIRES Jan 3, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLE'S TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 CHEVROLET C SERIES

47 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE10
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL6
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY2
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
PIC5953A Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
09-09-40-001C Aug 3, 2015
150000 SEAT BELTS
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
09-09-40-001C Aug 3, 2015
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
05-06-04-035E May 27, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
PIT5399 Apr 20, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC4310L Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIT5264C Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIC3278F Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
PIC4310K Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310K Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIP5163A Jul 17, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
IB-12-J-003-B Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ISUZU: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL INJECTOR PIPES INTO A LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY. 1999 - 2002 ISUZU FSR/FTR/FVR, 1999 - 2009 CHEVROLET OR GMC T6500/T7500/T8500, 2000 - 2004 CHEVROLET OR GMC WT5500, 2000 - 2004 ISUZU FRR,
PIC5953 Jan 22, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
11-00-89-005C Dec 17, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
PIC3718E Dec 13, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician
PIT3173C Dec 12, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correc
SB-10-08-50-003B Nov 1, 2011
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
020601023 Apr 1, 2008
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
OIL LEAK AT OIL COOLER TO ENGINE BLOCK MATING SURFACE (REPLACE O-RINGS, APPLY SEALANT). *TT UPDATED *EH UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ
050527001 Feb 1, 2005
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INFORMATION ON AIR BRAKE PARK BRAKE CHAMBER VENT HOLES TO AVOID WATER INTRUSION. *TT
030232044 Sep 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT. VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. *TT
020527001A Nov 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR ILLUMINATES WHEN POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) IS ENGAGED. *TT
020604052 Oct 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. *TT
010601029A Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
020527001 Jun 1, 2002
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION ON ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR ILLUMINATES WHEN POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) IS ENGAGED. *TT
020601002 May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A RANDOM ENGINE TICKING NOISE. *TT
020420002 May 1, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
020451003 Apr 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2725. *TT
020731002 Apr 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT ENGINE NO CRANK, WHEN THE CLUTCH IS APPLIED.*TT
020859002 Apr 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASH FOR CERTAIN PICKUP, UTILITY AND EXT MODELS. *TT
020601015 Apr 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND NEW OIL LEVEL INDICATOR. NLM
020137002 Mar 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE DIAGNOSIS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. *TT
010139005A Feb 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A RESONATING NOISE OR VIBRATION IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH A/C ON BETWEEN 2000 - 2400 RPM. *TT
020604005 Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1221 SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION. *TT
250102 Jan 25, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY COMMENT ON CONTINUED OIL CONSUMPTION WITH BLUE OR WHITISH SMOKE ON START UP. *TT
010601029 Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
010601028 Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK NOISE ON COLD START. *TT
010866005A Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT KITS FOR TOOLBOX/REAR WINDOW BARRIER/LADDER RACK APPLICATIONS. *SLC
000604003A Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT
010866014 Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
PICKUP BOX SHEET METAL FRACTURES/DAMAGE WHEN USING AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES SUCH AS TOOL BOXES, WINDOW BARRIER AND LADDER RACKS. *TT
000601023A Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION 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. *TT
010139005 Nov 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION REGARDING NOISE OR VIBRATION IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH A/C ON BETWEEN 2000-2400 RPM. *YH
010420005 Nov 1, 2001
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
INFORMATION REGARDING CORRECT VEHICLE APPLICATION FOR EATON. 1990-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL AND T-SERIES TILT CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *YH
010601022 Sep 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON INFORMATION ON ENGINE KNOCK ON COLD START FOR PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *ET
3170E Feb 16, 2006
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
3170E Feb 16, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET C SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA90015 Opened: Mar 20, 1990 , Closed: Feb 24, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FUEL TANK CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE89132 Opened: Jun 21, 1989 , Closed: Oct 16, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE
SUMMARY:EIGHT CONSUMERS AND ONE FLEET MANAGER REPORT PREMATURE LOWERBALL JOINT WEAR.ALLEGEDLY TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED.SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MAINTENANCE FREE BALL JOINTS.===
PE89116 Opened: Apr 12, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
SUMMARY:TRUCK SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTMENT OFSTOP LAMP SWITCH.OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE TAKEN MORE FORMAL ACTION TOCORRECT MISADJUSTED/FAILED BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES.===

CHEVROLET C SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C SERIES across all model years (1965, 2001).

17 Total Recalls
119 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET C SERIES - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2008 0 1 View
2007 0 3 View
2002 (current) 0 3
2001 2 2 View
1999 0 4 View
1998 0 19 View
1997 0 39 View
1996 0 14 View
1995 0 12 View
1994 0 2 View
1993 0 13 View
1992 0 1 View
1991 0 1 View
1990 0 1 View
1989 1 2 View
1982 0 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 1 0 View
1968 1 1 View
1967 1 0 View
1966 1 0 View
1965 1 0 View

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