2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
191
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
The 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has received a total of 191 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (29 complaints), Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device (25 complaints), and Wheels (22 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, potentially affecting up to 185,434 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 04V060000 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
| 126,624 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO "LOCK," THE ECL SYSTEM PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ECL UNLOCKS THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED SO THAT IF THE COLUMN FAILS TO UNLOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND THE CUSTOMER TRIES...
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE DEALER WILL DISABLE THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK BY REMOVING THE COLUMN LOCK PLATE. WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WILL LOCK BUT THE STEERING COLUMN WILL NOT LOCK. ON...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
191 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel locked-up, and the vehicle continued to drive in a circle. The steering column warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering), and the dealer determined that the electronic steering column lock replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the dealer for financial assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 51,491.
The ignition key started the car but the car continued to stall out when the clutch was released failing to propel the car leaving me stranded with a running(ideling) but non functional vehicle.I could not move the vehicle and it was subject to traffic crash. I need to have the vehicle retrieved by the dealer for repait. It is non-operable. There weree no warnings to me on the vehicle that the p roblem existed
The ignition key started the car but the car continued to stall out when the clutch was released failing to propel the car leaving me stranded with a running(ideling) but non functional vehicle.I could not move the vehicle and it was subject to traffic crash. I need to have the vehicle retrieved by the dealer for repait. It is non-operable. There weree no warnings to me on the vehicle that the p roblem existed
The ignition key started the car but the car continued to stall out when the clutch was released failing to propel the car leaving me stranded with a running(ideling) but non functional vehicle.I could not move the vehicle and it was subject to traffic crash. I need to have the vehicle retrieved by the dealer for repait. It is non-operable. There weree no warnings to me on the vehicle that the p roblem existed
STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AFTER PARKING IT AFTER WORK. THE RECALL ON ALL OTHER VEHICLES MY YEAR THAT HAS BEEN FIXED BY THE FACTORY HAS A WIRE RAN TO THE PCM ARE COMPUTER NOT SURE WHAT THEY ARE CALLING IT. BUT THE FIX WILL NOT LET THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK. AND I HAVE WATCHED A LOT OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON THIS IN ALL OF THE FACTORY FIXED RECALLS THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T LOCK. FROM WHAT I SEE IT TELLS ME THAT THE FIX IS COMPLETE. IT IS A 2002 WITH ONLY 68000 MILES. ANY HELP PLEASE?
Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
General Motors, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
070310003 — WHEELS
SURFACE IRREGULARITIES AT BASE OF WHEEL SPOKES. (INSPECT WHEEL AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY). *KB
050308004 — SUSPENSION
REVISED FRONT AND REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT STUD NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
00197C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST JINGLE, NOISE UNDER DECELERATION. *TT
052203 — WHEELS
WHEELS WITH PEELING CHROME. *TT
09062002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISE THAT MOST OFTEN OCCURS ON A DECELERATION. *TT
050602 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF RUSTING WASHERS WHERE THE REAR QUARTER PANEL ATTACHES AT THE HATCH OPENING. *TT
030602 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
THIS MESSAGE IS REGARDING THE ELIMINATION OF THE FORWARD HOOD BUMPERS. *TT
020866007 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY NOTICE CORROSION OR RUSTING OF THE FLAT WASHERS USED TO SHIM THE REAR QUARTER PANEL. *TT
041502 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *TT
040302 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INOPERATIVE REVERSE LOCKOUT, ALLOWING SHIFT TO REVERSE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SHIFT INTO FIFTH GEAR. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- 1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 196 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 466 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 389 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 359 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 281 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (current)
- 2003 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 126 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 257 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 716 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 441 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 433 complaints
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