2002 Chevrolet Z71 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Z71, but owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Chevrolet Z71 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Chevrolet Z71 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Parking Brake	7
Power Train	5
Air Bags	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Steering	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Suspension	1
Fuel System, Other	1
Structure	1
Service Brakes, Air	1
Tires	1

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Frontal — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1
Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit — 1
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,423 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 Z71 complaints

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

Tires · at 34,000 miles · reported Sep 4, 2012

Mastercraft courser tire tread separated from the tire under normal highway conditions. Size 265/70/17 DOT # ut1y fwb 4306 with less than 40,000 miles and 5 years old. The separation caused vehicle damage but luckily no injuries.

Parking Brake · at 81,000 miles · reported Sep 10, 2010

2002 chevrolet 1/2 ton ext.cab. Z-71 truck parking brake prematurely worn out and truck slipped from park and rolled into street. No injuries or property damage at that time. I bought this truck new and it started failing within 2 yrs of ownership. Total parking brake failure.

Air Bags · at 22,000 miles · reported Feb 16, 2010

My wife was involved in an crash when she went to sleep while driving her 2002 z71 tahoe. She hit an oak tree dead center of the front grill and bumper. The drivers air bag did not deploy.

Power Train · at 130,000 miles · reported Jul 6, 2009

The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet z71. While pulling out of a parking spot, the gear shifter would not move. The contact had to manually place the vehicle into gear from underneath the vehicle. He stated that the shifting cable was faulty in the manner it was bolted and mounted onto the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 130,000.

Parking Brake · at 75,498 miles · reported Oct 23, 2008

Noise when turning steering wheel to the right, sounds like a squeaky door only lower frequency. Took to dealer on may 22, 2008, was told it was that the intermediate steering shaft was loose. I had this unit changed on may 22,2008. On june 5, 2008, I took the vehicle back to the dealer for brake work which consisted of replacing rear brake pads,rotors, & emergency brake linings. Since the steering was still making noise I had the dealer check it again, they did and lubed the steering shaft cover. Still makes noise does not appear to affect steering. On ea04011 there was a recall for manual…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Z71 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Z71 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 Z71?

Owners report parking brake problems most often (7 reports), followed by power train (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,423 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.