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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 31 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
| 72000 mi US $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. |
| 98000 mi US $90 |
Ac not blowing cold. Brought the car to autoshop and turned out it was the rear ac unit is leaking $1200 to fix, no ac for a while. |
| 98000 mi | Rear AC leak not fixed. |
| 140000 mi US $425 |
Replaced alternator |
| 159000 mi US $165 |
Passenger front window was inoperative after a period of intermittent operation |
| 164000 mi US $9000 |
Replaced AC compressor. Unit locked up, broke serpentine belt, |
| 226300 mi US $225 |
I personally Replaced alternator |
| 198000 mi US $60 |
Driver's window regulator motor worn out. Aftermarket replacement included regulator and motor. Straightforward replacement. |
| 206200 mi US $175 |
Alternator causing intermittent battery warning light. Replaced with Napa part-the higher option. Sits right on top of the engine, easiest repair I've ever made. |
| 172000 mi US $620 |
New regulator in both front windows Rear defroster not working |
| 210000 mi US $80 |
Most speakers were dry rotten and no longer worked - all were replaced. |
| 235000 mi US $160 |
Alternator quit on me |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 150000 mi | Needed a new starter....was a bitch to replace |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 159000 mi US $750 |
A/C compressor broken after 150,000, replaced entire system. |
| 146000 mi US $155 |
AC wasn't cooling properly. |
| 226000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced compressor, evaporator core (dash removal), freon and oil |
| 162000 mi US $20 |
Dash lights went out while driving on a dark highway at night. Research indicated likely the dimmer switch. Found one like new at a salvage yard for $20 and replace it myself. Problem solved! |
| 126000 mi US $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. |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 84000 mi US $200 |
Driver window motor died. Motor replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $200 |
Needed new starter motor |
| 97000 mi US $59 |
Driver window motor stopped working. Parts still under warranty. Installed new replacement part. |
| 106000 mi US $100 |
Driver window not working. Power window regulator needed to be replaced |
| 118000 mi US $100 |
Driver window froze shut, then fell down - regulator broke, window cracked. |
| 123000 mi US $180 |
Thought it was the alternator, but it was a dead battery |
| 138000 mi US $120 |
Driver's side power window switch |
| 97000 mi US $2500 |
AC wasn't working well. Replaced rear compressor, and air filters |
| 141000 mi US $150 |
AC weak, had a leak that was found and fixed |
| 102180 mi C $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. |
| 113460 mi C $265 |
A/C needed a recharge again due to a small leak, which was found and previously sealed in Aug2012. Dollar value is only for that repair, not regular maintenance. |
| 134320 mi C $200 |
Re & re fuel pump/gauge unit as new one was reading incorrect. Installed fuel gauge harness connector assembly. Cost shown is only for connector and labour. Full tank still does not register full, gave up! Battery had been tested and shown ok. Could not start truck after leaving inside light on for ten minutes. Replaced battery at a cost of $189. All good now. |
| 144363 mi C $546 |
Replaced drivers side window regulator. |
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