2002 Chevrolet VAN
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
3 of 11 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.
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Driving Chevrolet E3500 VAN when left rear original equipment firestone steeltex radial R4S separated and damaged VAN. Body damage to VAN. Right rear tire has crack around tread like firestone wilderness.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-16
Cars are being shipped from factory with 17" Tires and only 16"Spares. I believe this to be a serious safety issue. Using the spare tire ( Rotating at a faster speed than the other tires ) could cause an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-18
Structure
2 of 11 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.
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The passenger was sitting on the right side of the car, in the second row, she went to open the side door and her hand was on the handle, the electric door opened, lodging her elbow into the back of the opening of the door, she broke her wrist in...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-19
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Visibility
1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices.
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Consumer wanted to know the status of a vehicle owner's questionnaire. *dt the vehicle experienced a problem with the mirrors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-12
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing.
Service brakes
1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Chevrolet VAN — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Chevrolet VAN 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 VAN?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet VAN have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.