Mastercraft courser tire tread separated from the tire under normal highway conditions. Size 265/70/17 dot # ut1y fwb 4306 with less than 40,000 miles and 5 years old. The separation caused vehicle damage but luckily no injuries.
The worst 2002 Chevrolet Z71 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes11
- Airbags4
- Transmission3
- Engine2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Z71
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
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.
DP05009
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 the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part is also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake is intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear is caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. Odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes.
PE03057
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Chevrolet Z71 2
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What 2002 Chevrolet Z71 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2002 chevrolet 1/2 ton ext.cab. Z-71 truck parking brake prematurely worn out and truck slipped from park and rolled into street. No injuries or property damage at that time. I bought this truck new and it started failing within 2 yrs of ownership. Total parking brake failure.
My wife was involved in an crash when she went to sleep while driving her 2002 z71 tahoe. She hit an oak tree dead center of the front grill and bumper. The drivers air bag did not deploy.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet z71. While pulling out of a parking spot, the gear shifter would not move. The contact had to manually place the vehicle into gear from underneath the vehicle. He stated that the shifting cable was faulty in the manner it was bolted and mounted onto the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 130,000.
Noise when turning steering wheel to the right, sounds like a squeaky door only lower frequency. Took to dealer on may 22, 2008, was told it was that the intermediate steering shaft was loose. I had this unit changed on may 22,2008. On june 5, 2008, I took the vehicle back to the dealer for brake work which consisted of replacing rear brake pads,rotors, & emergency brake linings. Since the steering was still making noise I had the dealer check it again, they did and lubed the steering shaft cover. Still makes noise does not appear to affect steering. On ea04011 there was a recall for manual transmissions is this now in effect for auto transmissions? On sept. 3, 2008, this vehicle was taken back to dealer for replacement of exhaust manifold gaskets and broken bolts on manifold and also for leaking water pump gaskets are these normal wear or manufacturing defects? No old parts available for inspection, repair tickets are available.
Parking brake (e-brakes) failure of chevy silverado 1500 z71 with 4-wheel disc ABS brakes. Truck purchased new from family chevrolet in shingle springs ca. E-brakes never worked from day one, however, I was told this was how they functioned due to 4-wheel disc system (from dealership)-wrong. After asking other chevy truck owners with the same e-brake system, they too experience the same problems. I am very surprised that gm did not send a recall notice out for this problem. Though gm did send out a recall on the tail gate support cables, I find this problem much more of a safety problem since the e-brakes are suppose to hold back a 2 ton vehicle of which it does not. A mechanic from les schwab tires (and brakes) told me after he inspected my e-brake system that he has seen this problem continuously occurs with this type of e-brake system with gm trucks.
2002 z71 silverado chevrolet truck pertaining to anti-lock brake failure: one month after warranty expired the failure occurred. The problem resulted in unwanted ABS activation and increased stopping distance during low-speed brake application. Gm indicated that the condition can occur if corrision forms under the wheel speed sensor and moves the sensor away from the intergral speed sensor toothed ring. The condition does not set any ABS codes nor does it illuminate the ABS warning lamp. It is obviously a manufacturer's malfunction making it very dangerous to drive. I personally know of several people who have had the same problem.
Premature total parking/emergency brake failure. Failed texas vehicle safety inspection. Vehicle inspector informed me the same failure was common among 2002 trucks like mine and warned of a costly repair. Parking brake was very seldom engaged yet became totally worn out at some point prior to vehicle reaching 50,000 miles. Dealer admitted to a poor design but said there was no recall. He said a bulletin was issued to replace the junk part with a beefed up version. My repair cost exceeded $400.
Parking brake failed without warning. Took vechicle to dealer and they stated it was a design problem. Dealer replaced parking brake pads. Very costly to repair. Asked service advisor what will keep the parking brake from failing again? Unable to answer! Have not recieved any response from gm.
The consumer was experiencing problems with the steering. When driving, the vehicle felt like the front end was going to come off. When the consumer took the vehicle to be inspected, it was determined that there was a problem with the steering column.
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Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Z71
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Z71 reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Z71, close to a typical Z71 model year.
What is the 2002 Chevrolet Z71 year score?
The 2002 Chevrolet Z71 scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Z71: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Z71?
Brakes, with 11 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles. Next is airbags (4).
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Z71 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Z71 have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Z71 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (11 complaints) and 2002 (11 complaints).
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