Model year record
2002 Chevrolet Explorer recalls & problems
The 2002 Chevrolet Explorer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | — |
| TiresTread/belt | 1 | — |
| StructureBody › Door | 1 | — |
| SteeringLinkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
THE VEHICLES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STICKS IN THE GEAR IT'S CURRENTLY IN OR HESITATES WHEN CHANGING GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED PARTS IN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
THE VEHICLE PULLED VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHT WHEEL SPINDLE DROPPED OFF WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. *NLM
- Structure › Body › Door
THE INSIDE DOOR PAD HAD FALLEN OUT THE PLASTIC MATERIAL. *JB
- Tires › Tread/belt
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 55MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. TS
- Air bagsCrash
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
- Air bags
WHILE DRIVING AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON , AND CAN BE USELESS IN EVENT OF A CRASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.