2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2002

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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%)

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (35%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 20 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

152300 mi

US $65
replaced all 4 drive shaft u joints 
155700 mi

US $1500
Replaced driver and pass CV shaft 
205000 mi

US $275
Solenoid pack needed replacement. Check engine light was only symptom, caught it early before further damage. 
190000 mi Transmission slipping and leaking 
190000 mi

US $1870
Rear gear housing broken (inside) - gear assembly replaced. 
71000 mi

US $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. 
77000 mi 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. 
165000 mi

US $1000
Replaced pinion bearings 
271000 mi

US $1500
Grinding sound in rear end turned out to be differential. Chose to replace with salvaged rear end at Firestone. 

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

155000 mi

US $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. 

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder hybrid automatic 4WD

60000 mi

US $800
4 wheel drive unit failed. 

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

140700 mi

US $1500
Planetary gear in transmission replaced. 
144000 mi

US $1500
Planetary gear in transmission replaced second time within 4 months. 
187000 mi

US $280
Replaced U Joints. 
204000 mi

US $800
Rear axle seals 
216000 mi

US $700
Main seal leaking Axle damaged; axle and seal replaced 

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

215000 mi

US $4000
Rebuilt the transmission - Put a shift kit in for towing. 
106900 mi

US $400
Chirping/ squealing from sharp turns at low to moderate speed. They suggested that the fluids in the 4wd system needed to be changed 

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Transmission Problems

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