2002 Chevrolet Sonoma Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma.

Most common 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

What owners report

2008-04-28, Latches/Locks/Linkages
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC HANDLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR HANDLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY THE HANDLE CONTINUES TO FAIL. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED COMPONENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

2004-10-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45 MPH & 50 MPH I HAD TO BRAKE HARD THE BRAKE SYSTEM SHOT BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STARTED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DEALER IS CURRENTLY LOOKING AT TRUCK FOR REPAIRS. *NM

2002-08-23, Air Bags
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE CONSUMER RAN INTO A BOULDER HEAD ON AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER

2002 Chevrolet Sonoma questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.