2002 Chevrolet Express Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Chevrolet Express, 9% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 Chevrolet Express van with explorer conversion - burst into flames while in our driveway (engine off). Extensive fire damage to drivers side. Extensive smoke damage to interior. Fire marshall states smoke pattern indicated fire origonated a bottom of driver's door - light or wiring. Of note, a recall notice arrived at our home in the mail for the running board light wiring harness on 2/5/03 which was dated 1/23/03.”
NHTSA complaint #10005390, filed 2003-02, 11,500 miles“1 after 70000 miles, the ground connection in the brake light/taillight socket becomes oxidized from heating up. 2. The brake lights quit working. 3. I removed a plastic clip from the bulb socket and allowed the ground wire to acquire a new connection. 2002 chev Express vanpool vans at hill air force base, utah.”
NHTSA complaint #10116592, filed 2005-04, 70,000 miles“Rear brake lights does not light at the same time. They operate like a carousel. When the light switch is turned on only the center brake light illuminates.”
NHTSA complaint #10173187, filed 2006-11, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 7% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Express
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Express
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology