2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

144

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Death

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

The 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 has received a total of 144 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (33 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (21 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500, potentially affecting up to 130,000 vehicles.

Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

144 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 33 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 21
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 8
Parking Brake
Complaints: 8
Engine
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 5
Steering
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 4 Injuries 1 Death
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11196711 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 302,000 miles Fire
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.
#11093248 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 60,000 miles
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 IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC HE COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT TO FIX SINCE THE COMPUTER CODES WERE BOUNCING ALL OVER THE PLACE. I SEE THIS IS A PROBLEM AFTER I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THE WEB. I PULLED THE MAIN ABS 60 FUSE UNDER THE HOOD TO TURN OFF THE SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE BREAK WARNING FAILURE LIGHT TO COME ON BUT I CAN AT LEAST STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A FAILURE ON A SAFETY SYSTEM (ABS) THAT ACTUALLY CAUSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE...AS EACH STOP IS A POTENTIAL CRASH.
#11072085 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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
#11072085 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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
#11072085 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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