2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

541

Owner Complaints

53 Crashes 11 Fires 4 Deaths

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE

The 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE has received a total of 541 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (90 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (32 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (29 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE, potentially affecting up to 2,196,543 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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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).

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Recall 02V253000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

| 558,904 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.

Consequence: IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE

541 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 90 8 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 32 3 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 29 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 27
Parking Brake
Complaints: 24
Steering
Complaints: 24 1 Crash 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 23 19 Crashes 1 Fire 20 Injuries 4 Deaths
Tires
Complaints: 23 2 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 21 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 12
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 8
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 7 Crashes 12 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 7 Injuries
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 7
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 7
Wheels
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Structurebody
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 5
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Structure
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11690270 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS REPLACED. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE THAT POSES A RISK TO DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS DUE TO THE FUMES, BUT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
#11561356 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
We were sitting in car with it idling, the right-side air bag just deployed without collision. We turned the ignition off waited a few moments and turned it back on and the right-side dash airbag deployed without any warning. The vehicle has not been in any collisions.
My right side wheel feels like it’s going to fall off and indicate the abs and emergency parking brake. I believe it’s a wheel hub bearing that’s coming loose or tie rods I’m not sure and One time the emergency parking brake engage on me and I had to pull over to the side and wasn’t able to drive it. When I turn on the engine or driving , idling I smell gasoline really bad
#11486136 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
My right side wheel feels like it’s going to fall off and indicate the abs and emergency parking brake. I believe it’s a wheel hub bearing that’s coming loose or tie rods I’m not sure and One time the emergency parking brake engage on me and I had to pull over to the side and wasn’t able to drive it. When I turn on the engine or driving , idling I smell gasoline really bad
#11486136 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
My right side wheel feels like it’s going to fall off and indicate the abs and emergency parking brake. I believe it’s a wheel hub bearing that’s coming loose or tie rods I’m not sure and One time the emergency parking brake engage on me and I had to pull over to the side and wasn’t able to drive it. When I turn on the engine or driving , idling I smell gasoline really bad

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Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE

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

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE

General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

020526001B — PARKING BRAKE

REAR PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINING SPRING CLIP SERVICE KIT FOR DRUM-IN-HAT (DIH) EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT UPDATE. *TT

3086 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) LOW PRESSURE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TOOL. CURRENTLY THE A/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH OPEN/CLOSE PRESSURES CANNOT BE ACCURATELY DETERMINED BY MEASURING PRESSURE AT THE LOW SIDE SERVICE PORT. *TT

09232002 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

SELF-ARTICULATING HEADREST MECHANISM ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS WITH CLEARANCE LESS THAN ALLOWED FOR INADVERTENT INSERTION OF OBJECTS OR EXTREMITIES SMALLER THAN THE INITIAL OPENING. *TT

041502 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FUEL GAUGE IS READING INACCURATE. *TT

020730011 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING, 2001-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC C/K PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS, DIAGNOSTICS FOR POSSIBLE GEAR INDICATOR CONCERNS. *SLC

020310001 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SPARE TIRE HAVING A DIFFERENT SIZE THAN OTHER TIRES. *TT

3386 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE

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

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