2002 Chevrolet VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet VAN. That ranks 8th out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 9% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 44,682 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet VAN.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
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 astro van becomes difficult to stop . Feels like the hydraulic booster fails to engage, necessitating extreme pressure to be applied to the brake peddle to stop the vehicle. This situation took place fairly often. After removing the abs fuse the brakes are working fine. *tr
I own a 2002 chevrolet venture awd. Recently, i noticed an oily substance coming from the right, passenger side of the van. Upon further investigation, i discovered that the oil was coming from the air conditioner (a/c ) condenser, determining that the air conditioner did not work. It worked fine…
Corrosion in front hub bearings leading to premature and erratic abs sensor problems and pulling of vehicle to the right. This occurs at slow speed. Gm has recognized this problem and has selctively recalled certain makes of automobiles in certain states. My chevy astro was not recalled. The…
On september 15, 2005 i filled my gas tank up for the next week. On saturday september 17,2005 i went to go to the store and smelled gas. My husband looked under the van and stated that gas was leaking. I called our mechanic monday september 19,2005 told them what was going on. Dropped the van off…
We were involved in a crash, a drunk driver hit our 2002 chevy astro van in the front left side by a dodge dakota. We were traveling 35 mph, other vehicle speed unknown. There were 5 restrained passengers in the vehicle, the 2nd row right passenger's seat belt did not restrain her during the entire…
Other Chevrolet VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet VAN?
Owners most often report tires, structure, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.