2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (2) · Electrical System (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Interior Lighting 2006-02-16 · 3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Equipment:electrical 2005-03-01 · 010846004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle integration of cellular phones and normal operating characteristics. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2004-11-01 · 020730001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnostic information on diagnostic trouble code p1870, transmission component slipping for 2000 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt update to include 2004 models. *tt updated *eh
Unknown Or Other 2004-09-01 · 010089011A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new technical assistance information form for 2002 and prior passenger vehicles and trucks. *tt to include 2005 models. this bulletin replaces previous dated 08/01/01. *tt
Wheels 2004-08-01 · 010310009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
informatiion regarding plastic wheel nut covers missing and/or loose. 2002 and all prior year passenger <a title="click for more information about car" style="text-decoration: none; border-bottom: medium solid green;" href="http://search.targetwords.com/u.search?x=5977|1||||cars|aa1vdw">car</a>s exc
Wheels 2001-11-01 · 010310009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding plastic wheel nut covers missing and /or loose (replace missing covers and add sealant to all covers). also applies to all prior year passenger cars ( except all cadillac models) with plastic wheel nut covers. *jg
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-09-05 · Electrical System · 83,000 mi“i have a 02'chevy impala when i turn it on all electric comes on and the engine runs for a split second and dies then the battery light and service traction system comes on i got the fuel pump and sensor replaced still the same problem occurs. i was able to drive it for a few miles after reading the manual and pushing the gas to the floor while hol…”
2010-05-20 · Electrical System“this is a general point of information message: for the last decade or more, gm vehicles have a propensity to burn out their lamps due to an overcharge condition (cause unknown to me); this condition can affect any of the lamps or bulbs, most noticably headlamps, tail lights, and running (parking) lamps. could you please investigate this electrical…”
2007-11-27 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 104,000 mi“i purchased my 2002 chevrolet impala ls in december, 2004. great looking vehicle with numerous problems. the most recent and severe has come over the last few days. while accelerating on an entrance ramp, the car will not shift properly; very rough and the rpm's go to 4000 or above before shifting or if i let off the accelerator. i am terrified tha…”
2007-06-24 · Parking Brake:conventional · 75,000 mi“the 2002 chevrolet tahoe has failed inspection because of the emergency brake.. it was completely useless. it didn't work. why i don't know, but the inspection place stated that they had failed numerous tahoes with the same problem. i felt that it was unsafe and chevrolet should recall the few that have this problem. why did it have to be…”
2006-12-13 · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch“2002 malibu. turn signal/hazard flasher failure. *nm…”
2005-12-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 70,300 mi“low coolant light on my 2002 chevy malibu has been coming on. the chevy dealer checked the low coolant light coming on, checked for low coolant. found intake manifold gasket leaking internally. coolant mixing with oil. *nm…”
2005-09-28 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 41,000 mi“re 2002 chevy tahoe transmission problems: up until the 34,000 mile range the vehicle did just that, run flawlessly. however, at 34,000 miles (november of 2004) the transmission went out. my wife was driving to work and needed to accelerate to merge onto the freeway and instantly the transmission began to whine and stopped operating which placed he…”
2005-09-26 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal“dt: 2002 chevrolet impala ls. the consumer stated car developed a sporadic failure of turn signals. this has been happening for about 3 weeks. involved left and right turn signals. the consumer contacted chevrolet, they told the consumer to contact the dealer, imperial chevrolet. however, the dealer told the consumer she would have to pay…”
2005-06-06 · Steering:linkages“a very unnerving condition is present in our 2002 tahoe. there is a loose/ unstable feeling in the steering when turning. my mechanic said we have a warped center steering shaft and he can not repair as the part is back ordered by tens of thousands nationwide (indicating a universal problem with this vehicle) i have been expecting a recall but hav…”
2005-05-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 12,000 mi“dc: his brakes do not work correctly. when you stop the abs system kicks in, the pedal jerks back and forth. the vehicle does not want to stop correctly. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.