2002 Chevrolet G Van problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner (1) · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (66)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 66 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-08-07 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module · 63,500 mi“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 a…”
2004-07-10 · Seats:front Assembly:recliner · 35,000 mi“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…”
2002-04-04 · Visibility: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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.