Major Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Express Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Problems with FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Express owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE chevyrolet doesn't seem concerned. no safety defect listed. *ak...	4 ~ 20992 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 chevrolet express engine lost power and rear brakes caught on failed. *bf the converter was clogged which resulted in...	3 ~ 51667 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems while using cruise control on vehicle.*mr when the cruise control was engaged and the brake pedal was pressed the...	3 ~ 23233 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES all 4 tires contained splits on the side wall consumer was unable to drive the vehicle. *jb dot #'s: vn	3 ~ 6333 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer states that while driving and without warning the front tires have tread separation and it will be hard for	3 ~ 16667 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE when i came outside the glass was broken and had been thrown to the outside of the vehicle. the vehicle...	2 ~ 96000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER passlock security system constantly won't allow van to start. chevrolet says to have the system "relearn the key" by waiting...	2 ~ 127500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the rear end went out and the rotors are warped. i had the rear end replaced and the service tech...	2 ~ 28250 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 after 70000 miles the ground connection in the brake light/taillight socket becomes oxidized from heating up. 2. the brake...	2 ~ 74000 miles
TIRES dt:the contact stated the left rear tire developed a bulge within the tread. he brought the vehicle to an independent...	2 ~ 48500 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer saw battery acid leaking from the vehicle. the mechanic repaired the problem once however the problem resurfaced. *jb...	2 ~ 25500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer 2002 chevrolet express engine almost stalled. consumer had fuel injection system cleaned. *ts the consumer was told there was	2 ~ 18173 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING the vehicle steering gear box failed. the dealer has replaced four times however problem still exists. please provide additional information.	2 ~ 17500 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC loss of braking effectiveness on inspection discovered that oem front axle grease seals had failed. failure had contaminated both left...	2 ~ 31500 miles
STEERING while traveling on the highway steering column has a lot of play inside of the steering wheel. *ak...	2 ~ 54000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 chevrolet express van with explorer conversion - burst into flames while in our driveway (engine off). extensive fire damage...	2 ~ 13064 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2002 chevrolet express van with explorer conversion - burst into flames while in our driveway (engine off). extensive fire damage...	2 ~ 9250 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN discovered my differential was wet with oil saw drips on garage floor. dealer says it is the tube seals on...	2 ~ 28250 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 12 passenger vehicle does not come equipped with any door ajar warning system. while driving door came open because it	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5.7l votex engine loses acceleration power when air conditioner was being used. vehicle been to dealer on two occasions...	2 ~ 8845 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN chevyrolet doesn't seem concerned. no safety defect listed. *ak...	2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE chevyrolet doesn't seem concerned. no safety defect listed. *ak...	2 ~ 4400 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER when i came outside the glass was broken and had been thrown to the outside of the vehicle. the vehicle...	1 ~ 130000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY one of the hinges to the double side doors on the full size 2002 chevrolet express broke off today. *ak...	1 ~ 34820 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the rear end went out and the rotors are warped. i had the rear end replaced and the service tech...	1 ~ 56500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds there was a thumping noise from the underhood area...	1 ~ 65000 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC since the 2002 chevrolet 1/2 ton custom van was purchased it has given me brake problems. first was the rotors...	1 ~ 35000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES dt: 2002 chevrolet express. the contact stated the spare tire is secured by straps and one of the straps came...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle would not start. went inside to call tow truck to have it towed to mechanic. turned around and it	1 ~ 45000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle shuts down without warning while driving found a gm service bulletin stating to replace the distributor cap and...	1 ~ 7000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2002 chevrolet express engine lost power and rear brakes caught on failed. *bf the converter was clogged which resulted in...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC during panic stop with empty vehicle brake effectiveness was insufficient. brake pedal traveled to mechanical stop with no antiskid cycling...	1 ~ 35000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS during panic stop with empty vehicle brake effectiveness was insufficient. brake pedal traveled to mechanical stop with no antiskid cycling...	1 ~ 35000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN problems while using cruise control on vehicle.*mr when the cruise control was engaged and the brake pedal was pressed the...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems while using cruise control on vehicle.*mr when the cruise control was engaged and the brake pedal was pressed the...	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the vehicle's transmission has failed without warning while backing out of the driveway. as a result the vehicle coasted slowly	1 ~ 25000 miles
AIR BAGS when driving at an undetermined speed airbag warning light appeared on the dashboard. consumer will take the vehicle to the	1 ~ 34000 miles
SUSPENSION van suddenly dropped on right front side and steering pulled violently right.*ak...	1 ~ 19000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION loss of braking effectiveness on inspection discovered that oem front axle grease seals had failed. failure had contaminated both left...	1 ~ 31000 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 chevy van/6.5 diesel leaks oil from oil coolant lines took 3 times to fix and end result was to	1 ~ 26330 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY 2002 chevy van/6.5 diesel leaks oil from rear axle seals. *la ...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at any speed vehicle pulled to the left. dealer stated they have repaired the vehicle. consumer insisted that	1 ~ 38000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY driver's side rear view mirror vibrates excessively. hard to view items on the mirror. *tr...	1 ~ 17000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when tapping the gas pedal lightly the reduced engine power and service engine soon lights come on and vehicle remains	1 ~ 15542 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE chevyrolet doesn't seem concerned. no safety defect listed. *ak...	1
STRUCTURE the vehicle was not stable.*jb...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 2002 chevrolet conversion van express 1500 had a problem with the drivers side window. express window would go down but...	1 ~ 47000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer noticed that when headlights are turned on tail lights fuse blows out intermittently.*ak...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer noticed that when headlights are turned on tail lights fuse blows out intermittently.*ak...	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer noticed that when headlights are turned on tail lights fuse blows out intermittently.*ak...	1

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