2002 Chevrolet Express 3500

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2002 Chevrolet Express 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:21.817Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 16 complaints 2005: 17 complaints 2006: 15 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 1 complaint 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2019: 2 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2024: 2 complaints
1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 16 complaints 2005: 17 complaints 2005 2006: 15 complaints 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2019: 2 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2024: 2 complaints
1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 16 complaints 2004 2005: 17 complaints 2005 2006: 15 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2024: 2 complaints 2024

2002: 3 complaints

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YearComplaints
19972
19983
19994
20004
200111
20023
200312
200416
200517
200615
200711
200811
20099
20104
20125
20131
20141
20192
20211
20242

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-11

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing diesel.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-06

Engine

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-24

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 3500?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 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.