2002 Chevrolet S Pickup recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Chevrolet S Pickup problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Suspension	1
Equipment	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 7
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift — 1
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge and Attachments — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,212 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 S Pickup complaints

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 34,000 miles · reported Mar 17, 2006

The ABS system started to fail in november, when coming to a stop the vehicles ABS system would fail and lock the power steering causing the vehicle to pull to the left. I did contact the dealer and my vehicle was not listed on the recall list. Because of its age is not covered under warranty. The problem is worst during a storm when the roads are covered with snow and during rain storms.

Structure · at 75,251 miles · reported Mar 10, 2006

Lowered tailgate to climb into bed of truck. After stepping up onto tailgate, both restraining cables broke, throwing me to the ground. Minor bruising and scratching only cables not replaced to date because dealer charging excessive money.

Structure · at 128,000 miles · reported Dec 29, 2005

#2 (Right side) tailgate support cable failure. No excessive stress placed on tailgate; I lowered it to load some lightweight items in bed (By hand, no ramps or loading equipment) and heard pop when tailgate went full down. Noticed cable broken. No repair yet; contacting local chevrolet dealer next week.

Structure · reported Sep 22, 2005

Tailgate cables on 02 s10 pick up due to corrosion. Shrink plastic not protecting from moisture and caused cable to rust and snap sending tailgate onto highway.

Structure · at 51,252 miles · reported Jun 15, 2005

When I opened the tail gate to my 2002 s-10 both cables snaped-in-two at the same time. This cable failure has damaged the tail gate when it hit the bumper. When I went to the part store to get a replacement cable for both sides I was told that the cable did not match what was listed in his book as a replacement and would need to see a dealer about the repair..... Odd thing but I also have a 1991 ford f-150 with 215,000 miles on it and I still have the same tail gate cables from when it was new.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup 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 S Pickup?

Owners report structure problems most often (8 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,212 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.