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2002 Chevrolet Van Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
73,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Chevrolet Van (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Van. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 63 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Tires: “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. All other manufacturers use the same size spare as all other tires on the vehicle!”

NHTSA complaint #753264, filed 2001-10

Body and structure: “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 three places. Dealer found a malfunction.”

NHTSA complaint #566288, filed 2002-06

Brakes: “2002 astro VAN becomes difficult to stop . Feels like the hydraulic booster fails to engage, necessitating extreme pressure to be applied to the brake peddle to stop the vehicle. This situation took place fairly often. After removing the ABS fuse the brakes are working fine.”

NHTSA complaint #10386777, filed 2011-03, 150,000 miles

Equipment: “I own a 2002 Chevrolet venture awd. Recently, I noticed an oily substance coming from the right, passenger side of the VAN. Upon further investigation, I discovered that the oil was coming from the air conditioner (A/C ) condenser, determining that the air conditioner did not work. It worked fine until this time. I called repair shops, and found out that the replacement A/C condenser was designed a little different, and/or the way of mounting it has been upgraded. Also, I have been told that this was common on the pontiac montana vans. The cost to fix it was anywhere from $975.00 to $1175.00. …”

NHTSA complaint #10187474, filed 2007-04, 73,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,000 and 76,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2520%25–5040%50–7520%75–1000%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 73,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2002 Chevrolet Van version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Van 1500/2500 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131715$4,450
Van 1500/2500 2WD5.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131715$4,450
Van 1500/2500 2WD5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121614$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 63 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 63 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021173,0000—15—Not enough data
20011455,3400—15—Not enough data
20002251,4840—15—Stable
19991573,0000—15—Stable
199816120,2500—15—Stable
199727127,2500—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199628133,1400—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199520—0———Stable
199411—0———Not enough data
199319156,0000———Stable
19928—0———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Van have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Chevrolet Van is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2002 Chevrolet Van been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Chevrolet Van get?

The EPA rates the 2002 Chevrolet Van (Van 1500/2500 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Van reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,000 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 76,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.