Complaints
144
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:132,041 mi
Fires:1
#221 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:103,502 mi
#38 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:155,167 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 33 | — | 1 | 132,041 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 21 | — | — | 103,502 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 155,167 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 8 | — | — | 84,234 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 159,397 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 87,952 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | — | — | 101,416 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
132,041
Hydraulic Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,502
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,167
Parking-Brake Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,234
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,397
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,952
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,416
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 144 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (33 complaints, avg 132,041 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (21 complaints, avg 103,502 mi); Fuel System (8 complaints, avg 155,167 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 119,610 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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