2002 Chevrolet S Utility problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1) · Parking Brake (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2011-11-01 · SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Wheels:rim 2009-05-01 · 050310003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23/09. *pe
Interior Lighting 2006-02-16 · 3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust 2001-09-01 · 010850011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
memory power seat inoperative. *yh
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System 2001-06-01 · 010232005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on whine noise from power steering system during vehicle start up. *jb
What owners report
2007-03-23 · Parking Brake · 33,000 mi“i own a 2002 chevrolet tahoe, and the parking/emergency brake failed to hold the vehicle in place on any type of incline. this problem got persistently worse over the past few years that i have owned the vehicle, although i rarely used the brake.*ak…”
2005-09-15 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 34,000 mi“2002 tahoe. purchased 9/04. 1 week later engine light and traction light came on took back to dealership had 34000 miles and they said it was a sensor and claim to have fixed the problem. since that time have noticed that transmission misses at 40 mph and slow acceleration from a stop or not full power when trying to get onto interstate etc that a…”
2005-01-06 · Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector“clanging (noise) in front end/steering column. dealership stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced, but that the part needed was on back order and that at this there there are almost 200,000 (steering shafts) on back order across the country, with no way of knowing where the part would be available. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.