Chevrolet G Van 2002
Model G Van made in 2002 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, seats and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, other. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering.
Model 2002
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 010605006 | 11/01/2001 | 628393 | Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01349A | 11/18/2003 | 10004135 | 6.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 240901 | 09/24/2001 | 626337 | Customers may complain of binding side cargo door hinges. *slc | 12/13/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/19/2007 | 63500 | 1 | |
| 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 for a technician from gm but never did. they said this had happened to one other van in the area. they felt it wasn't their fault that owners are suppose to take out the front passenger seat, take out the factory installed underlay and routinely dry out all of the chevy components by (hair dryer or driving the vehicle in the air )???? i didn't read that in the owners manual. the vehicle is in outstanding condition and has been well taken care of. i checked my other car manuals and have not read where we are suppose to be airing vehicles out. the vehicle is a company work vehicle that we have lost the service of for over 4 months. i still have medical bills and future medical bills from my ankle. i have filed an assistance claim # 71-527802216 with chevrolet. the initial person, peggy clark, never assisted me and never returned calls. she had an assistant do so, who was unaware of all the information i sent,that they had requested. a christine griswold took over and moved the assistance forward. however i have not heard from chevy in 2 weeks. we are losing money and faith in our domestic car company. help, someone! why do we need a lawyer for this? *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 04/19/2007 | 63500 | 1 | |
| 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 for a technician from gm but never did. they said this had happened to one other van in the area. they felt it wasn't their fault that owners are suppose to take out the front passenger seat, take out the factory installed underlay and routinely dry out all of the chevy components by (hair dryer or driving the vehicle in the air )???? i didn't read that in the owners manual. the vehicle is in outstanding condition and has been well taken care of. i checked my other car manuals and have not read where we are suppose to be airing vehicles out. the vehicle is a company work vehicle that we have lost the service of for over 4 months. i still have medical bills and future medical bills from my ankle. i have filed an assistance claim # 71-527802216 with chevrolet. the initial person, peggy clark, never assisted me and never returned calls. she had an assistant do so, who was unaware of all the information i sent,that they had requested. a christine griswold took over and moved the assistance forward. however i have not heard from chevy in 2 weeks. we are losing money and faith in our domestic car company. help, someone! why do we need a lawyer for this? *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 04/19/2007 | 63500 | 1 | |
| 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 for a technician from gm but never did. they said this had happened to one other van in the area. they felt it wasn't their fault that owners are suppose to take out the front passenger seat, take out the factory installed underlay and routinely dry out all of the chevy components by (hair dryer or driving the vehicle in the air )???? i didn't read that in the owners manual. the vehicle is in outstanding condition and has been well taken care of. i checked my other car manuals and have not read where we are suppose to be airing vehicles out. the vehicle is a company work vehicle that we have lost the service of for over 4 months. i still have medical bills and future medical bills from my ankle. i have filed an assistance claim # 71-527802216 with chevrolet. the initial person, peggy clark, never assisted me and never returned calls. she had an assistant do so, who was unaware of all the information i sent,that they had requested. a christine griswold took over and moved the assistance forward. however i have not heard from chevy in 2 weeks. we are losing money and faith in our domestic car company. help, someone! why do we need a lawyer for this? *tr | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 07/10/2004 | 35000 | 2 | 01/09/2003 |
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 1 | 01/03/2002 | ||
| 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | SOUTH BEND | 46619 | GATES CHEVY WORLD | 574-237-4000 |