2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanche | 41 Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanches, 9.5 months of data per Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanche, average 133000 miles71 |
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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 135000 | 262 | Oxygen sensor failure |
| Mar | 2013 | 139000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 185000 | 750 | Oil Leaks Replaced Shocks |
| Apr | 2012 | 187000 | 280 | Replaced U Joints. |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | 800 | Rear axle seals Oil Leaks Power Steering Pump Sway bar end replaced |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 72000 | 385 | when it is over 90 degrees out and i start the car the ac would not somethimes blow cold for up to 4 minutes, had dealer install ac inline filter and new diagram and recharge and it fixed it after the dealer twice just tried to swap out com. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 135000 | 0 | Water pump leak. |
| Apr | 2010 | 153300 | 200 | replaced fuel pump |
| Jan | 2013 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 160000 | 500 | rotted brake line- had ruptured- lost brake fluid |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 86300 | 500 | Front Shocks All Four front ball joints Both front wheel bearings/Wheel hubs Spark Plugs Spart Plug Wires |
| Apr | 2012 | 152700 | 65 | replaced all 4 drive shaft u joints |
| May | 2012 | 153300 | 1500 | Replaced all soft brake lines, rotors, calipers, pads Replaced both front wheel bearings Replaced ball joints Replaced driver and pass CV shaft |
| Dec | 2012 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 70000 | 630 | Both front axle seals and the front, lower, left ball-joint were replaced. The seals were leaking and the ball-joint boot had torn. |
| Dec | 2010 | 77000 | 230 | Front differential breather (vent) valve was bad, fluid was leaking everywhere. Replaced, fluid refilled. Front differential leaking again. Breather valve was replaced entirely instead of just tightened (as apparently they had done previously). Fluid refilled again. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 99500 | 1500 | replace fuel pump |
| Feb | 2013 | 130000 | 0 | Rear master oil seal leak (where they need to remove engine to repair) |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 154000 | 140 | Frame of drivers side front seat broke. Had to disassemble the seat and replace with new frame. |
| Dec | 2011 | 172000 | 620 | New regulator in both front windows Rear defroster not working |
| Mar | 2013 | 187000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 76500 | 100 | rubbing/scraping noise while turning slow to the right. Shop said e-brake was rusted in hub at left rear. cleaned and lubed and fixed the problem. Also brake lines rusted, need to replace sometime in future. |
| Feb | 2013 | 78500 | 925 | Had to have ALL brake lines replaced due to corrosion. I did not have leaks yet, but it was suggested that they be replaced by 3 separate mechanics. I did not want to chance them going out. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 140000 | 425 | Replaced alternator |
| Mar | 2010 | 153000 | 1000 | Rear brakes, left front bearing |
| Jun | 2010 | 159000 | 165 | Passenger front window was inoperative after a period of intermittent operation |
| Sep | 2010 | 164000 | 9000 | Replaced AC compressor. Unit locked up, broke serpentine belt, |
| Oct | 2010 | 166000 | 1000 | Replaced pinion bearings |
| Mar | 2013 | 209000 | 1800 | Front end seals leaking, main engine seal leaking, replacement of valve cover gaskets. |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 155000 | 100 | The dealership "fixed" a rear differential leak and less than 3 weeks later in rush hour traffic suddenly lost the ability to control my rear wheels! Scary...had to be towed to the dealership where they fixed again. |
| Dec | 2012 | 167000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 132000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jul | 2009 | 145000 | 200 | The engine was overheating badly and my dad replaced the radiator himself. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder hybrid automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 60000 | 800 | 4 wheel drive unit failed. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 151000 | 115 | Water Pump leaking. Replaced water pump and thermostat. Also replaced all anti-freeze as it was at the recommended interval |
| Dec | 2011 | 158000 | 538 | Replaced air compressor and rear air shocks for factory AutoRide system |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 105000 | 550 | Chevy has a design problem w/ the parking brake on these & 2002 Avalache which I also own. The parking brakes sag, wearing them out w/o ever using them & ruining the disk. It would not pass inspection. Reported to Chevy and they said not our problem. |
| May | 2011 | 123300 | 0 | Several plastic trim parts are breaking, but not yet repaired: plastic housing around seat belt receiver, plastic covers for 2nd seat mounting brackets. Also finish starting to wear off the front edges of the dashboard. |
| Jul | 2011 | 126000 | 600 | Car was making rattling noise caused by AC belt tensioner banging against stops. Broke 2 belts and 1 tensioner. Finally replaced AC compressor twice. The first one leaked from the parts store. New Comp, new belt, new tensioner. |
| Sep | 2011 | 128000 | 400 | Check engine light Fuel Pressure Sensor failure |
| Mar | 2012 | 136000 | 1200 | Oil leak from back of engine. Replace cam sensor, rear main seal, and many gaskets. |
| May | 2012 | 139000 | 225 | Check Engine Light came on. Knock sensor error. Knock sensor replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 141300 | 1500 | Planetary gear in transmission replaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | 144000 | 1500 | Planetary gear in transmission replaced second time within 4 months. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 88660 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 101680 | 283 | Air ride compressor stopped working. Two hours to find fault, broken ground wire. Pump now turns on, but is too weak to produce enough pressure. Needs new pump motor. $967.00 to replace including installation. |
| Aug | 2012 | 102580 | 294 | air conditioning not blowing very cold. Found air condensor is leaking, plugged small leak with "stop leak" and system recharged. working for now, but replacement of condensor approx.700.00. Not fully repaired,only partial fix. |
| Dec | 2012 | 104780 | 175 | two rear door support struts failed, replaced c/w labor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 106020 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Suburban in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 84000 | 200 | Driver window motor died. Motor replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 88300 | 400 | Rear brakes grinding. Repair garage replaced pads and resurfaced rotors |
| Sep | 2010 | 89000 | 200 | Needed new starter motor |
| Mar | 2011 | 97000 | 59 | Driver window motor stopped working. Parts still under warranty. Installed new replacement part. |
| Jul | 2011 | 102000 | 660 | Needed new rear calipers and pads |
| Mar | 2012 | 106000 | 100 | Driver window not working. Power window regulator needed to be replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 109000 | 650 | Anti-lock brakes were activating on sharp left turns and wheels were making a lot of noise above 30 mph. Wheel hub assembly needed replacing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 122000 | 350 | Water pump went out |
| Apr | 2013 | 126000 | 0 | Driver side wheel bearings Broken washer fluid container |
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