2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 1500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500. That ranks 3rd out of 16 Express 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 39,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 20% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 20% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 105,235 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear seat belts fail to lock my vehicle is a conversion van built by debut in saginaw michigan. Recently my grandchildren noticed that the rear seat belts failed to lock. Those belts are on the seat/bed unit. The seat belts have the name atwood mobile products on them. I inspected the seat belts…
Tires had more than 50% tread left. Right front tire suddenly started shaking the vehicle. Determined belt had broke. Tire dealer also said other front tire was going bad. A few miles later on a busy highway read tire split open . Performance tire of topeka and cooper tire company would not make…
Brakes failed with no warning. Upon inspection it was determined that brake lines burst due to rusting.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet express 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. The vehicle was inspected by both an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was a plastic intake gasket leak. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet express 1500. The vehicle has cooper cobra radial tires, size p255\70r15 (na). While driving approximately 70 mph, the tire tread separated without warning on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and called roadside…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 1500 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.