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.
The worst 2002 Chevrolet Explorer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer 62
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
What 2002 Chevrolet Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While applying the brakes and without prior warning ABS braking light appears on the dashboard.
The vehicle pulled violently to the right and the right wheel spindle dropped off which caused loss of control and an accident.
The inside door pad had fallen out the plastic material.
Consumer states while driving 55mph right rear tire had tread separation. Ts
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
While driving airbag light stays on , and can be useless in event of a crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
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Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer, close to a typical Explorer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer have?
No recalls on record.
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