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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 149 repairs.
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 210800 mi US $585 |
Electronic Fuel Pump went out. Replaced pump. |
| 228200 mi US $35500 |
Water pump leaking. Replaced pump hoses and thermostat |
| 245 mi US $125 |
Knock sensors went out giving a code. Ordered new sensors. Removed fuel injection system and intake manifold. Replaced knock sensors that were underneath intake manifold. Cleaned injectors and reassembled. Fixed |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 88000 mi US $345 |
Intake manifold gasket was leaking causing idle to be erratic in the morning when cold out until it warmed up and sealed properly. Had Mechanic replace gaskets and knock sensors while doing repair. This solved the issue. |
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Water pump leaking coolant. Water pump and new gasket put on vehicle. |
| 110300 mi US $150 |
Leaking water pump. Replace water pump, thermostat, lower and upper radiator hoses. |
| 153000 mi US $1500 |
Plugs/Wires/Fuel Filter |
| 206200 mi US $485 |
Oil pan gasket replaced due to leaking. After one month, leaking resumed at a slower pace. Unknown if same problem or leaking from different location. Mechanic visit pending. |
| 190000 mi US $1870 |
Radiator Leaking, need replaced. |
| 135000 mi | Water pump leak. |
| 150000 mi US $200 |
Replace fuel pump. replaced fuel pump |
| 99871 mi US $1500 |
Fuel pump when out replace fuel pump |
| 130000 mi | Rear master oil seal leak (where they need to remove engine to repair) |
| 209000 mi US $1800 |
Front end seals leaking, main engine seal leaking, replacement of valve cover gaskets. |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 179000 mi | Water pump was leaking |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 132000 mi | There was a hairline crack in the head (probably due to overheating which was found out later).The dealer had the engine replaced at no charge. |
| 145000 mi US $200 |
The engine was overheating badly and my dad replaced the radiator himself. |
| 231000 mi US $80 |
Fan belt replaced |
| 231300 mi US $300 |
Oxygen sensor replaced |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 128000 mi US $400 |
Check engine light Fuel Pressure Sensor failure |
| 136000 mi US $1200 |
Oil leak from back of engine. Replace cam sensor, rear main seal, and many gaskets. |
| 139000 mi US $225 |
Check Engine Light came on. Knock sensor error. Knock sensor replaced. |
| 135000 mi US $262 |
Oxygen sensor failure |
| 137000 mi US $2500 |
replace oil pan gasket |
| 142200 mi | replace warped exhaust manifolds |
| 147000 mi US $220 |
replace leaking radiator hose |
| 151000 mi US $1116 |
Replace oxygen sensors |
| 185000 mi US $750 |
Oil Leaks |
| 204000 mi US $800 |
Oil Leaks |
| 216000 mi US $700 |
Oil leaks |
| 191300 mi US $50 |
Oil leak; Replaced gasket at oil filter housing |
| 250300 mi | Oil Leak |
| 264000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced fuel pump |
| 151000 mi US $115 |
Water Pump leaking. Replaced water pump and thermostat. Also replaced all anti-freeze as it was at the recommended interval |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 124000 mi US $1000 |
Didn't st on first crank when cold. Diagnosed as fuel pump. |
| 188000 mi US $400 |
Tail pipe rusted through at the exhaust. Replace entire cat-back portion of system. |
| 208600 mi US $200 |
Water pump and lower heater hose replacement |
| 215000 mi US $4000 |
Replaced engine with a re-manufactured 5.3L. |
| 135000 mi US $850 |
Needed new fuel pump. Complete assembly replaced |
| 132060 mi C $880 |
Fuel pump failed, most likely to lack of changing fuel filters. Assumed repair shop had changed them according to the schedule in the manual, never happened. Something owners should watch for! Needs to go back due to fuel gauge not right. |
| 136400 mi | Anti knock sensor came on, reset. Fine for a couple of days, came on again. Needs to be replaced. Engine has never knocked. No cost entered as reset was free. |
| 137640 mi | Anti knock sensor was on for a few weeks, told that it would need to be replaced. Went off two days before going in to service. Watching for it, and if need be, will replace. |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 122000 mi US $350 |
Water pump went out |
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