2002 Chevrolet Express Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%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 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Chevrolet Express, 13% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,750 miles.
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.
“The rear end went out and the rotors are warped. I had the rear end replaced and the service tech said he had never seen anything like this in his history of working on vehicles. I had just purchased the van jan. 28th and it had a 60 day warranty. I had taken it back to the dealership on feb 17th and report the noises it was making and they in turn said nothing was wrong. The service tech that replaced the rear end said it could not have been missed because the differential was bent completely up on the axles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157142, filed 2006-05, 56,500 miles“The vehicle's transmission has failed without warning while backing out of the driveway. As a result the vehicle coasted slowly into the middle of the street. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10064875, filed 2004-03, 25,000 miles“Discovered my differential was wet with oil ,saw drips on garage floor. Dealer says it is the tube seals on the axle at the differential. Let it go and come back in 1,000 miles and it should correct itself. I am leaving before 1,000 miles will be put on to drive to florida (2,000 miles roundtrip) towing a 26 ft trailer. I dont want my rear to seize up at 65 MPH on I-95 at 2 am!”
NHTSA complaint #765333, filed 2002-08“Problems while using cruise control on vehicle. When the cruise control was engaged and the brake pedal was pressed, the vehicle took a while before responding and reducing the speed of the vehicle. When the cruise control was set at 65 MPH and going down grade, the van would pick up speed and never adjust back to 65 MPH. If the speed went up to 70 MPH the cruise control set itself at 70 MPH. The consumer experienced other problems with the vehicle. The van would loose power when accelerating. The dealer replaced the PCM and reprogrammed it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083374, filed 2004-07“2002 Chevrolet Express engine lost power and rear brakes caught on failed. The converter was clogged which resulted in the engine losing power. The check service engine soon light illuminated and the engine missed on acceleration. The dealer replaced the plug wire cap rotor and distributor. The consumer heard a scrapping noise coming from the rear brakes and vehicle shook while braking. There was vibration in the driveline on acceleration, the belt was replaced. Vehicle consumed excessive amounts of oil. Fluid leaked from rear axle, dealer replaced the rear axle seals. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114991, filed 2005-03Related service bulletins
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- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10096073Feb 17, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
- 10114916Oct 21, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2020 | 9 | 53% |
| 2019 | 4 | 50% |
| 2018 | 4 | 36% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 21% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 13% |
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 6 | 21% |
| 1996 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Express
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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