2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
The 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,548 vehicles.
Recall 13V259000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Recall 13V259000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
030694001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT VACUUM PUMP OIL SUPPLY PIPE. *TT
020730025B — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH SHIFTING, DELAYED UPSHIFTS WITH POSSIBLE CHECK TRANS LAMP ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 21 SET. TO INCLUDE 2004 MODELS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET W-SERIES
- 2000 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES (current)
- 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2004 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
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