2002 GMC Tahoe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tahoe years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Tahoe. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Tahoe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Tahoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 21,834 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Tahoe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Tahoe.
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
- Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driver's shoulder harness retractor makes a squeaking sound with normal car or driver movements. Brought to dealer for repair and was told it was due to wear on seat belt retractor ratchet and that the only solution was a replacement of the retractor and reupholstered of seat at a cost of $350…
While traveling at 30 mph vehicle's speed was reduced to 20 mph. The reduced engine power sign flashed on the dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the tachometer at 21,834, but problem repeated. Then, while traveling at 70 mph, vehicle was nearly involved in a…
While driving, the left front tire blew out. Goodyear wrangler st tire. *jb
The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer suffered injuries.*jb
Other GMC Tahoe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Tahoe?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, tires problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Tahoe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Tahoe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tahoe model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.