Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET C3 · model year
2002 CHEVROLET C3
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002CHEVROLETC3 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 C3 is fuel system, gasoline with 1 filings, followed by power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2002 C3, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150803FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LEAKING FUEL CAUSED BY A CRACK, ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. IT WAS SENT OUT FOR REPAIR BY OUR MECHANIC AND GOT FIXED. RECENTLY IT STARTED LEAKING AGAIN, CAUSED BY ANOTHER CRACK ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. OUR REPAIR SHOP REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN, BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUE. THIS VEHICLE IS A FOUR WINDS 5000 MOTOR HOME AND THE TANK IS DIFFERENT BECAUSE IT HAS A BUILT IN GENERATOR. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A GAS LEAK, FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 06/07/16.*JB
Mileage: 51,116
20150803POWER TRAIN
LEAKING FUEL CAUSED BY A CRACK, ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. IT WAS SENT OUT FOR REPAIR BY OUR MECHANIC AND GOT FIXED. RECENTLY IT STARTED LEAKING AGAIN, CAUSED BY ANOTHER CRACK ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. OUR REPAIR SHOP REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN, BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUE. THIS VEHICLE IS A FOUR WINDS 5000 MOTOR HOME AND THE TANK IS DIFFERENT BECAUSE IT HAS A BUILT IN GENERATOR. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A GAS LEAK, FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 06/07/16.*JB
Mileage: 51,116
Compare 2002CHEVROLETC3 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 CHEVROLET C3 have?▼
The 2002 CHEVROLET C3 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 CHEVROLET C3?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 CHEVROLET C3 is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2002 CHEVROLET C3 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.