2002 Chevrolet C6500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
No owner complaints are recorded for this selection. A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
No usable records for this chart.
| Category | Count |
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No records.
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
No usable records for this chart.
| Category | Count |
|---|
No records.
Pattern summary
There is not enough complaint evidence to summarize patterns.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V183000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Reported: 2002-07-11 (July 11, 2002)
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8.1 L ENGINES AND LEFT HAND OR DUAL FUEL TANKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL FILTER-TO-COMPONENT BOX MOUNTING BOLTS ARE REVERSED. WITH THE BOLTS REVERSED, THE THREADED BOLT END IS ORIENTED TOWARD THE FRONT WALL OF THE LEFT HAND FUEL TANK.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE THREADED END OF THE BOLTS COULD PIERCE THE FRONT WALL OF THE FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FLUE LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECTLY INSTALL THE TWO FUEL FILTER MOUNTING BOLTS, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
0 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1100.0% | 1100.0%ODI 10150896 · 124,395 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO A FIELD WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE STEERING BOX AND POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS A 1999 CHEVROLET C6500.*AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10488837 · 5,500 miTRUCK SHUTS DOWN IN TRANSIT. CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASED. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10731637 · 32,097 miTHE TRUCK BEGAN TO MISFIRE, AND WHITE SMOKE NEGATIVE TO FLOW AS I LOST POWER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TRUCK GAVE NO WARRANTY JUST SHUT OFF. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES LAST TWO YEARS, EACH TIME INJECTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT ISSUE REMAINS. I HAVE BROUGHT ALL INJECTORS ALL FOUR TIMES FROM DEALER BUT ISSUE STILL COMES. THIS REPAIR EACH HAS BEEN INJECTORS, MY RESEARCH SHOWS GM AND BOSCHAVE KNOWS OF ISSUE BUT HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. |
| Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10731637 · 32,097 miTHE TRUCK BEGAN TO MISFIRE, AND WHITE SMOKE NEGATIVE TO FLOW AS I LOST POWER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TRUCK GAVE NO WARRANTY JUST SHUT OFF. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES LAST TWO YEARS, EACH TIME INJECTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT ISSUE REMAINS. I HAVE BROUGHT ALL INJECTORS ALL FOUR TIMES FROM DEALER BUT ISSUE STILL COMES. THIS REPAIR EACH HAS BEEN INJECTORS, MY RESEARCH SHOWS GM AND BOSCHAVE KNOWS OF ISSUE BUT HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. |
| Exterior Lighting | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10655058 · 63,925 miSTARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SUNDOWN THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS DID NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON, I ATTEMPTED TO TURN THEM ON MANUALLY WITH THE LIGHT SWITCH HANDLE AND THEY STILL WOULD COME ON. THE FOG LIGHTS AND THE HIGH BEAMS ABLE TO COME ON. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10731637 · 32,097 miTHE TRUCK BEGAN TO MISFIRE, AND WHITE SMOKE NEGATIVE TO FLOW AS I LOST POWER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TRUCK GAVE NO WARRANTY JUST SHUT OFF. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES LAST TWO YEARS, EACH TIME INJECTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT ISSUE REMAINS. I HAVE BROUGHT ALL INJECTORS ALL FOUR TIMES FROM DEALER BUT ISSUE STILL COMES. THIS REPAIR EACH HAS BEEN INJECTORS, MY RESEARCH SHOWS GM AND BOSCHAVE KNOWS OF ISSUE BUT HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. |
| Parking Brake | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10264831 · 3,000 miVEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A DOWNHILL GRADE. ENTERED VEHICLE, POSITIONED IN DRIVER SEAT. WHEN REACHING OVER TO UNLOCK PASSENGER DOOR SOME PART OF MY BODY OR COAT CONTACTED THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, DISENGAGING IT AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWNHILL AND INTO A BACKHOLE, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *TR |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10150896 · 124,395 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO A FIELD WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE STEERING BOX AND POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS A 1999 CHEVROLET C6500.*AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2006: 1 complaints · 2007: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component |
|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.