2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
352
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
The 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN has received a total of 352 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (42 complaints), Service Brakes (41 complaints), and Parking Brake (19 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, potentially affecting up to 1,507,639 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 05V379000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 1,353,718 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST...
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK...
View full details →Recall 03V094000 — STRUCTURE
| 3,674 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
352 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
the brake lines rust and they burst this occurred on my main brake line going to the abs controller I had no brakes from mechanics they say this is a common problem on usa made cars brake lines should never ever rust and burst
When driving at highway speeds or even around town the vehicle randomly jerks to one side or another alignment was just done and was told all was good tires are new Pitman armor place ball joints replaced still having the issue of it darting specially when going around curves it wants to pull vehicle to the ditch and I look like I am driving drunk which I'm not I've had my mechanic try to inspect the issue he couldn't find it I heard they're made possibly be a TSB out for it but it's hidden
When driving at highway speeds or even around town the vehicle randomly jerks to one side or another alignment was just done and was told all was good tires are new Pitman armor place ball joints replaced still having the issue of it darting specially when going around curves it wants to pull vehicle to the ditch and I look like I am driving drunk which I'm not I've had my mechanic try to inspect the issue he couldn't find it I heard they're made possibly be a TSB out for it but it's hidden
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040604012 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE WITH FLEXIBLE FUEL WILL NOT START, STALLS AND WILL NOT RESTART, LOSS OF POWER, POOR PERFORMANCE. *TT POOR PERFORMANCE AND/OR FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATE/INCORRECT. *TT
01331 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AGGRESSIVE THROTTLE RESPONSE. SERVICE VME. *TT
030525002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT TRACTION OFF LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0287 SET. *TT
020523004 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REDUCED BRAKE POWER MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER (DIC). *TT
020522004 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TRAILER BRAKES APPLIED WHEN HEADLIGHTS / PARK LAMPS ARE ON, BRAKE CONTROLLER ILLUMINATION. *TT
020604112 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL TANK ON 2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC C/K SERIES IS DIFFICULT TO FILL FROM APPROXIMATELY 3/4 TO FULL . *SLC
201101 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON FULL SIZE 3/4 TON UITILITY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS. *TT
3526 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
INTERMITTENT SERVICE 4WD LIGHT COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0306 OR C0308 STORED IN TCCM. *TT
3300 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 556 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 299 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 861 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 382 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 543 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (current)
- 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 360 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 264 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 161 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 33 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 357 complaints
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