Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 · model year
2002 CHEVROLET INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002CHEVROLETINCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 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 INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 is visibility/wiper with 1 filings, followed by tires (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 INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY 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 |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20151019TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 EQUIPPED WITH SUNFULL HIGHWAY TERRAIN HT781 (NA) TIRES, SIZE:LT 225-75R 16M+S (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DEFECTED TIRES WITH AIR BUBBLES. THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Mileage: 98,000
20150713VISIBILITY/WIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE BOTTOM PART OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FRACTURED. THE GLASS SHATTERED ONTO THE GROUND. THIS WAS A RECURRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Mileage: 65,000
Compare 2002CHEVROLETINCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 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 INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 have?▼
The 2002 CHEVROLET INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY 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 INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 CHEVROLET INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 is VISIBILITY/WIPER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES.
Is the 2002 CHEVROLET INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY 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.