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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 (1 crashes, 6 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 15).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van 1500/2500 2WD 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Van 1500/2500 2WD 5.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Van 1500/2500 2WD 5.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.