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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 149 repairs.
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (6%)
Chart based on 16 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 4WD w/low range
| 155700 mi US $1500 |
Replaced all soft brake lines, rotors, calipers, pads |
| 230000 mi US $875 |
2 different lines had blown, so I had all lines replaced |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
rotted brake line- had ruptured- lost brake fluid |
| 76500 mi US $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. |
| 78800 mi US $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. |
| 92000 mi US $521 |
rubbing noise, grinding at times. Was told the rear brakes and rotors needed repacing. They did but did not get rid of noise. E-brake assmebly came loose, stuck in wheel made noise. removed one side. Still hear noise, no fix yet. |
| 200900 mi US $1200 |
Locked calipers - rear brakes completely rebuilt |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 214000 mi US $250 |
Replaced brake pads, rotors and calipers on all four wheels. Having some issues when braking. Vibration. |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 105000 mi US $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. |
| 163500 mi US $440 |
Failed safety inspection due to emergency brake. Pads were completely worn down and rotors damaged. Apparently common problem with Chevy SUV's and trucks and repair is expensive. |
| 142200 mi US $200 |
replace broken parking brake cable |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 102000 mi US $660 |
Needed new rear calipers and pads |
| 120000 mi | Had speed sensor removed, de-rusted and replaced |
| 97000 mi US $2500 |
Inappropriate ABS activation Rear brakes bad, replaced rotors and pads and calipers |
| 114000 mi US $350 |
Brake line rusted through and failed. Lost fluid and rear brakes. Line was replaced and lines purged. |
| 139000 mi US $250 |
front brakes, rotors, pads replaced |
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