2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban 1500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. That ranks 4th out of 22 Suburban 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (33 complaints, 28%), typically at around 131,589 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 120owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 33 | 28% | 131,589 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 25% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8% | 115,673 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 9 | 8% | 83,586 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 7% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 7% | 76,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 5% | 135,435 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 4% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 130,795 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | 143,870 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | 123,289 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2% | 50,882 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 48,333 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 50,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Passenger front brake is locking up while vehicle is in motion. Has caused numerous brake pad replacements and caliper and rotor replacement. Has cause small fire.
No warning lights on the dash, but upon breaking at slow speed the pedal either pushes back or the brakes slow the vehicle at a frighteningly slow pace, all while the abs system is on as if sliding on ice, but it was and is dry pavement. This happens 95 -100% of every braking attempt. I have taken…
Whether it's idling or driving shuts off i replaced the fuel pump and the wiring harnesses that come with the fuel pump and still no avail it's caused a lot of time off of work and a lot of headache i work for a reputable dealership i worked on vehicles for over 40 years
While replacing the rusted brake lines on my suburban (see tracking number 11066863), i noticed the fuel lines going to the fuel filter were also terribly rusted. It appears the rust emanates from the plastic clamp that secures the fuel line to the frame. The tube nut that goes into the filter…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500. On several occasions, making left and right turns at low speeds, the contact experienced unwanted anti-lock brake system activation without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and stated that…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 1500 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.