2002 Chevrolet Express service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Chevrolet Express — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 chevy 2500 express van. Failure of power booster, lost both brake power as well as steering power. Almost impossible to control car. Replaced once, failed again 6 months later. Replaced again. Failed again this year. I am now on my forth power booster, failure is very dangerous as you lose…”
filed Feb 23, 2010
“Brakes on my 2002 chevy express van are not large enough to stop vehicle without warping rotors. This in turn causes longer stopping distances and a vibration that causes steering wheel to pulsate. *nm”
filed Jan 15, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Express years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Express | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 Express | 2 | 9% |
| 2004 Express | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 Express | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 Express | 7 | 16% |
| 2000 Express | 17 | 20% |
| 1999 Express | 10 | 15% |
| 1998 Express | 4 | 17% |
| 1997 Express | 3 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Express
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.