2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 11, 2021 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express 3500 years
Not enough data 13th of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500. That ranks 13th out of 20 Express 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 69,196 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~69,196 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~108,000 mi
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine133%69,196——
Engine and Engine Cooling133%108,000——
Suspension133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612012: 1201212021: 120211

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500.

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.

2002 chevrolet express 3500. Consumer writes in regards to broken drivers side spring leaf. *ld the consumer stated after a pothole broke the spring leave, it was discovered that spring leaf was incorrectly installed by the factory. *js

Suspension · received Feb 11, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11396294

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet express cutaway g3500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast onto the shoulder and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed and located the failure at…

Engine · received Aug 24, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10472398

2002 express 3500 6.5 diesel van has started intermittent stalling at highway speeds 60 mph mid 09/2006. No trouble codes locked in memory. Two chevy dlrs and gm customer service made aware of pmd heat problem, but all three sources claim can't repair until major failure. When engine stalls at…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Nov 6, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10172769

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500?

Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 3500 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.