2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I WAS ON THE FREEWAY THERE WAS TRAFFIC I WENT TO SLOW DOWN MY BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME MY CAR FISH TAILED I RELEASED THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE STILL STILL LOCKED. CAUSED ME TO SLID AT LEAST 30 FEET I WAS ONLY GOING 35. WHICH CAUSED ME SLAM INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 A THUMP WAS HEARD AND THE CAR BEGAN TO FILL WITH EXHAUST FUMES. ON EXAMINATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HINGE TO THE REAR WINDOW GLASS BROKE. SINCE THE GLASS EXTENDS UP PAST THE HINGE THE ONLY FIX WAS TO EPOXY IT. THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT WHEN THE WINDOW IS BEING CLOSED IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THE HOLD OPEN STRUT IS PUTTING IMMENSE PRESSURE ON THE HINGE. EVEN IF THE WINDOW IS NEVER OPENED, THE HEATING OF THE GAS IN THE HOLD OPEN ROD PUTS PRESSURE ON THE HINGE SO I HAD THE ROD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REMOVED. GOOGLING THIS PROBLEM SHOWED MANY, MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AT DIFFERENT MILEAGES AND TIMES. THE TWO WORST CASE SCENARIOS FROM THIS MALFUNCTION OF THE HINGE ARE THAT THE WINDOW WILL SIMPLY FALL OFF AT 70 MPH INTO FOLLOWING TRAFFIC OR,...
Other 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
42 complaints
Service Brakes
41 complaints
Parking Brake
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
18 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Interior Lighting
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Wheelshub
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint