Total Complaints
3 filings
CHEVROLET T-SERIES · model year
2002 CHEVROLET T-SERIES
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002CHEVROLETT-SERIES carries 3 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 T-SERIES is structure:frame and members:underbody shields with 1 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and 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 T-SERIES, 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.
3
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 |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140224STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT BRAKE PART FAILURES DUE TO RUST,AND POOR QUALITY I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES, ROTORS, & CALIPERS ON THIS UNIT. THIS IS A MEDIUM DUTY ROAD SERVICE TRUCK, OR TILT FLATBED. WHEN IT COMES TO POWER TRAIN ISSUES, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE COOLANT LINES AS WELL ON THIS UNIT DUE TO RUST. RUST IS AN ISSUE ALSO ON THE FRAME AND COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO IT. I FEEL GM IS USING INFERIOR STEEL, ON MANY OF ITS COMPONENTS, AFFECTING HIGH COST FOR REPAIRS, AND BIG SAFETY ISSUES AS WELL. *TR
Mileage: 53,100
20140224SERVICE BRAKES
MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT BRAKE PART FAILURES DUE TO RUST,AND POOR QUALITY I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES, ROTORS, & CALIPERS ON THIS UNIT. THIS IS A MEDIUM DUTY ROAD SERVICE TRUCK, OR TILT FLATBED. WHEN IT COMES TO POWER TRAIN ISSUES, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE COOLANT LINES AS WELL ON THIS UNIT DUE TO RUST. RUST IS AN ISSUE ALSO ON THE FRAME AND COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO IT. I FEEL GM IS USING INFERIOR STEEL, ON MANY OF ITS COMPONENTS, AFFECTING HIGH COST FOR REPAIRS, AND BIG SAFETY ISSUES AS WELL. *TR
Mileage: 53,100
20140224POWER TRAIN
MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT BRAKE PART FAILURES DUE TO RUST,AND POOR QUALITY I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES, ROTORS, & CALIPERS ON THIS UNIT. THIS IS A MEDIUM DUTY ROAD SERVICE TRUCK, OR TILT FLATBED. WHEN IT COMES TO POWER TRAIN ISSUES, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE COOLANT LINES AS WELL ON THIS UNIT DUE TO RUST. RUST IS AN ISSUE ALSO ON THE FRAME AND COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO IT. I FEEL GM IS USING INFERIOR STEEL, ON MANY OF ITS COMPONENTS, AFFECTING HIGH COST FOR REPAIRS, AND BIG SAFETY ISSUES AS WELL. *TR
Mileage: 53,100
Compare 2002CHEVROLETT-SERIES to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
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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 T-SERIES have?▼
The 2002 CHEVROLET T-SERIES has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 CHEVROLET T-SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 CHEVROLET T-SERIES is STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2002 CHEVROLET T-SERIES 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.