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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, most often about the engine (67% of complaints, typically around 76,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Suburban 2500 model year since 2000.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems
Engine
22 complaints · 67%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Vehicle would stall while driving without warning at all different speeds including highway speeds. Vehicle would sometimes stall 3 times per day, and sometimes not at all in a day. Loss of power steering and power brakes resulted which sometimes presented a challenge to safely get the vehicle off the highway or…
The engine stops running while driving or sitting at a stop sign without warning. Has happened at highway speeds, city driving speeds and while at a stop sign. Same problem as described in recall id: 07v521000. The dealer says my vehicle isn't covered in this recall. Why?
Electrical
6 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
My 2002 Chevrolet 2500 suburban 8.1l, has been stalling continuously. It stalls when driving, slow, fast or even at a red light, it doesn't matter. I have had the fuel pump, starter, alternator and batter all replaced. I have read on many sites that I am not the only one with the same vehicle with the same problem.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. While driving, the vehicle stalled. A red warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel prior to the failure. Occasionally, the vehicle loses power steering and braking ability. The vehicle has been to numerous dealers, but no one could duplicate the failure.…
Brakes
6 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 106,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The vehicle in question is a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 suburban. The vehicle was traveling down the road and without touching the brake pedal the front brakes lock up and the vehicle shakes and is almost uncontrollable to stop. The vehicle is currently at the chevy dealership. They are replacing the speed sensors in the…
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brakes would pulsate and increase stopping distance. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v379000 (service brakes…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Trailer hitch receiver failure
Summary
Complaint reports allege poor weld quality and/or bending of the subject vehicle original equipment trailer hitch receiver.the agency's investigation included analysis of manufacturer and agency incident reports, review of police reports, analysis of the agency's fatal analysis reporting system, a vehicle owner survey, inspection of tow vehicles/hitches and analysis of failed parts.incidents of weld failure were rare and associated with very low-speed driving (turning, backing and sudden stopping).incidents of bending were associated with improper trailer hitch adjustment or overloading. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not
Trailer hitch receiver failure
Summary
Gm provided additional data regarding allegations of failure of the trailer hitch.odi reviewed that as well as other data provided by peer manufacturers.based on our review, odi finds the need to further investigate this issue.this preliminary evaluation is upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-013) for further assessment and study of this issue.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (22 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); brakes (6 complaints, typically around 106,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Suburban 2500 model year since 2000, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years
- 2001
- 2002