NHTSA lists 24 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Z71, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET Z71.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | 7 | 29.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 16.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 12.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 12.5% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 8.3% |
| STEERING | 2 | 8.3% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | 4.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 | 4.2% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 4.2% |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 4.2% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | DRIVELINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ANTILOCK | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STEERING | COLUMN | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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2 investigations; 0 open.
Opened: 2005-12-20. Closed: 2006-05-31.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Opened: 2003-12-08. Closed: 2004-04-09.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI OPENED PE03-057 TO ASSESS PARKING BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES THAT INCORPORATE A SINGLE-SHOE DRUM-IN-HAT PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENT OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE LININGS TEND TO WEAR OUT EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE (AT AN AVERAGE OF 24 MONTHS IN SERVICE), REDUCING T
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
2 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
Date: 2011-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR LIGHTING.
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Z71 | 24 |
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