There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 37,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts · reported Aug 19, 2015
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 and determined that the plastic coating on the male end of the belt prevented the mechanism from properly locking in place. I cut enough of the plastic coating off to allow the ends to properly lock in place. They work fine now. My concern is that there may be many more vans with seat belts that do not…
Tires · at 105,000 miles · reported Jun 24, 2014
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 any adjustment for an obvious defect. (3 out of 4 tires breaking within a week).
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 50,000 miles · reported Apr 8, 2010
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 vehicle had not been repaired and the contact had not called the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 60,000.
Tires · reported Oct 1, 2008
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 assistance. The tire was changed and the contact continued to his destination. The failure recurred on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. An independent tire company replaced the tire. The contact noticed that the air pressure in the front passenger side tire was continuously low. The failure…
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 37,000 miles · reported May 13, 2008
Side door does not close well unless door is slammed. This is because it seems that the weight of the door has made the door lean downward.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 37,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.