MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Express 1500

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2002 Chevrolet Express 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:28:46.507Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Express 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2014: 10 complaints 2014
2002: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19964
19994
20006
20015
200210
200318
200412
200510
20065
20075
20089
20095
20104
20113
20122
201410

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, 20140624

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, 20130918

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, 20080122

SEAT BELTS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150819

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.