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2002 Chevrolet Express Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Express, most often about the brakes (18% of complaints, typically around 41,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Express model year since 2000.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Express problems
Brakes
10 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
During panic stop with empty vehicle, brake effectiveness was insufficient. Brake pedal traveled to mechanical stop with no antiskid cycling, no wheel skids. Examination of road surface afterwards showed not even a faint trace of tire marks. Vehicle was being operated on freeway and brakes had not been used for…
Since the 2002 Chevrolet 1/2 ton custom van was purchased it has given me brake problems. First was the rotors which was settled in court, general motors customer satisfaction program! The brakes have failed about 4 times, 3 times with me and once with my son. The steering also goes hard. The van was taken to the…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Right front tire is wearing off on outer edge of tire. Inside depth is 8/32 outside depth is 3/32, with only approximately 8000 miles on tire. Going on third set of tires with only 17,000 on it. Took it to dealer twice, does not know what is wrong with it. 2002 Express commercial cutaway-12000 gvw.
When I came outside the glass was broken and had been thrown to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle had been driven the day before and was fine. It was parked in the shade and away from anything which could have hit it. It was locked and not touched in any way. The broken fragments were on the ground below the…
Engine
8 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Consumer 2002 Chevrolet Express engine almost stalled. Consumer had fuel injection system cleaned. The consumer was told there was corrosion on the distributor cap and rotor which had already been replaced twice.
Check engine soon light has emitted and been to the dealer a min. Of fifteen times. The dealer changed various components in hopes of repair w/o really knowing the problem with the vehicle. The factory warranty has expired but the extended warranty is in place but won't pay for repairs unless specific components…
Electrical
8 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
When tapping the gas pedal lightly the reduced engine power and service engine soon lights come on and vehicle remains running but looses all power.
Van is used in a municipal parks and recreation department for maintenance duties. Operator started vehicle at beginning of day to warm up. Operator left the vehicle. Operator returned approximately five minutes later and saw smoke coming from inside the passenger area. Operator called 911 and retrieved a dry powder…
Transmission
7 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: axle assembly, driveline, automatic transmission.
The vehicle's transmission has failed without warning while backing out of the driveway. As a result the vehicle coasted slowly into the middle of the street. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information.
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, temporary/emergency spare tire.
All 4 tires contained splits on the side wall, consumer was unable to drive the vehicle. Dot #'s: vn 11 b1c 4101, 1501, 3801, and 4001. Scc
While driving at 65 MPH rear driver's side tire blew out with warning. Consumer examined the tire, and discovered that the tire blew out at the sidewall.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage.
Consumer 2002 Chevrolet Express engine almost stalled. Consumer had fuel injection system cleaned. The consumer was told there was corrosion on the distributor cap and rotor which had already been replaced twice.
Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle stalled when slowing down or when stopping. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the fuel injector pump was replaced, this repaired the vehicle. Updated 12/07/05. Updated 12/7/2005.
Lights
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights, tail lights.
2002 Chevrolet Express van with explorer conversion - burst into flames while in our driveway (engine off). Extensive fire damage to drivers side. Extensive smoke damage to interior. Fire marshall states smoke pattern indicated fire origonated a bottom of driver's door - light or wiring. Of note, a "recall notice"…
1 after 70000 miles, the ground connection in the brake light/taillight socket becomes oxidized from heating up. 2. The brake lights quit working. 3. I removed a plastic clip from the bulb socket and allowed the ground wire to acquire a new connection. 2002 chev Express vanpool vans at hill air force base, utah.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Chevrolet Express recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hydraulic pump failres
Summary
Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Express
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Express?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (10 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles); body and structure (8 complaints); engine (8 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Express have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Express. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Chevrolet Express?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Express model year since 2000, with 55 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.