2002 Chevrolet Van Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Chevrolet Van, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“While traveling about 60mph on highway, vehicle started to vibrate. Consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder. Right rear tire tread separated from wheel. Firestone, p215/70r dealership is aware of problem. Firestone replaced all four tires.”
NHTSA complaint #8015770, filed 2002-08“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 complaint #10023165, filed 2003-06Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Van
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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