2002 Chevrolet Express recalls and problems

The 2002 Chevrolet Express has 0 recalls and 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

2002 Chevrolet Express
Photo: 2002 Chevrolet Express by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 24 Express model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
56complaints
0crashes
3fires
0injuries
34,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes10
Electrical System9
Engine8
Structure8
Power Train7
Tires7
Exterior Lighting5
Fuel System5
Steering4
Suspension4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 6 complaints20022003: 10 complaints2004: 13 complaints2004132005: 11 complaints2006: 5 complaints20062007: 4 complaints2009: 1 complaints20092010: 1 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132015: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints20182021: 1 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

NHTSA investigations

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

EA04012 · opened Apr 30, 2004 · closed Feb 28, 2005 · led to recall 05V005000
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.

2002 vs. other Chevrolet Express years

2000: 84 complaints2000842001: 45 complaints2002: 56 complaints20022003: 59 complaints2004: 21 complaints20042005: 23 complaints2006: 12 complaints20062007: 18 complaints2008: 14 complaints20082009: 10 complaints2010: 15 complaints20102011: 12 complaints2012: 13 complaints20122013: 22 complaints2014: 14 complaints20142015: 8 complaints2016: 15 complaints20162017: 21 complaints2018: 11 complaints20182019: 8 complaints2020: 17 complaints20202021: 14 complaints2023: 2 complaints20232024: 1 complaints20241

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Express have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Express. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (10), electrical system (9), engine (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.