2002 GMC Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Suburban. That ranks 7th out of 10 Suburban model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Suburban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 29% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 29% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 145,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Suburban recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The brakes failed as i was approaching a stop sign. The brake lines were badly rusted, much worse than would be expected. This could have been very serious had it happened at a greater speed! *tr
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had a power failure while driving 5 mph. The ignition would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined there was an ignition problem. On the second visit, the independent repair shop diagnosed the vehicle with a fuel pump problem. The…
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving. He was able to restart the vehicle and drove it to the dealership. The fuel gauge worked improperly. The dealership said the stalling problem was caused by a fuel pump failure. The fuel pump has been replaced. *ak updated 05/23/06. *jb
Dt: contact owns a 2002 gmc suburban. While driving and changing gears, and when putting it in reverse it sounds like the engine is falling out. While changing gears its like a big thud. When changing from park to reverse it sounds like it is coming apart. When turning the car into neutral red…
The airbag failed to deploy when the consumers wife hit a bus at 40 mph. This resulted in a concussion. *ak *sc *jb
Other GMC Suburban years
← 2001 Suburban · 2003 Suburban →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Suburban | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Suburban | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 Suburban | 15 | 2 |
| 1999 Suburban | 285 | 1 |
| 1998 Suburban | 100 | 2 |
| 1997 Suburban | 200 | 2 |
| 1996 Suburban | 172 | 3 |
| 1995 Suburban | 227 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Suburban?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, tires, air bags problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Suburban?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 GMC Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.