2002 Chevrolet G Van recalls & problems
The 2002 Chevrolet G Van has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Chevrolet G Van.
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 Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module; Frontal › Sensor/control module | 3 | 63,500 mi |
| Visibility Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior | 1 | — |
| Seats Front assembly › Recliner | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Apr 19, 2007 · 63,500 miles · 1 injuryAir bags
THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 CHEVY MODEL FG 15 WITH 63,500 MILES ON IT. IT IS A COMPANY DELIVERY VAN FOR A RESTAURANT THAT MY FAMILY OWNS. WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG CAUGHT MY LEFT LEG WHICH WAS CROSSED OVER MY RIGHT LEG AT THE TIME. I HAD TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR A DAMAGED LEG AND KNEE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO GATES CHEVY WORLD IN SOUTH BEND INDIANA. THE VIN NUMBER WAS CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT. GATES PULLED THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT OUT AND THE UNDERLAY ON THE FLOOR AND FOUND THAT THE CONTROL BOX HAD DETERIORATED AND MAY HAVE SET THE AIR BAG OFF. THEY SAID THEY WERE GOING TO CALL… - Jul 10, 2004 · 35,000 milesSeats › Front assembly › Recliner
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTER, FORWARD RELEASED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN I BUMPED IT WITH MY LEG. THIS NEARLY RESULTED IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE ADJUSTMENT LEVER REQUIRES TOO LITTLE FORCE TO RELEASE. THE SPRING TENSION OF THE ADJUSTER SHOULD BE INCREASED FOR SAFETY.*AK - Apr 4, 2002Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
CONSUMER CAN'T SEE TO THE RIGHT OUT OF PASSENGER'S SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR, VEHICLE HAS PLAIN MIRRORS AND NOT CONVEX ONES. HAS A VERY SMALL FIELD OF VISION TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE WINDOWS. CONTACTED CHEVROLET, AND CHEVROLET INDICATED ONLY PUT CONVEX MIRRORS ON VEHICLES WITH WINDOWS.*AK *TT
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- EA04012 · opened Apr 30, 2004 · closed Feb 28, 2005 · led to recall 05V005000HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILD BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND OCTOBER 14, 1999.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION IN EARLY OCTOBER 1999, AND VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THAT DATE HAVE LOWER WARRANTY FAILURE RATES.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA APPEAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND FEBRUARY 2004.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IF WARRANTED, IN THE FUTURE.FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.