2002 Chevrolet Express 1500
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 10 total reports mention: tires.
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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 .
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-24
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500. In between oil changes, the contact noticed a leak in the back of the intake manifold. As a result, he has to constantly add antifreeze to the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-01
Visibility
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility.
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Brakes failed with no warning. Upon inspection it was determined that brake lines burst due to rusting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-18
Seats
1 of 10 total reports mentions: seats.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500. The seat brackets that hold the seat to the track constantly break, which causes the seat to become off track. The seat has been repaired twice; however, the failure persists.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-22
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.