Complaints
352
Crashes
34
Fires
9
Injuries
34
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#142 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:59,474 mi
Crash-related:7
#241 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:137,558 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#319 complaints
Parking-Brake Issues
Avg mileage:51,360 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 42 | 7 | — | 59,474 mi | |
| Brakes | 41 | 4 | 1 | 137,558 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 19 | — | — | 51,360 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 18 | 1 | — | 122,080 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | 1 | — | 34,230 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 49,879 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 29,933 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 1 | 2 | 126,982 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 8 | — | — | 56,154 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 5 | 1 | 112,525 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 88,139 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 83,904 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 1,358 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 6 | — | — | 30,311 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 105,074 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 5 | — | — | 42,091 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
42
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,474
Brakes
41
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
137,558
Parking-Brake Issues
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,360
Hydraulic Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,080
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,230
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,879
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,933
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
126,982
Fuel Pump
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,154
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,525
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,139
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,904
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,358
Tires:Tread/Belt
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,311
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,074
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,000
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,091
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban has 352 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 42 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (42 complaints, avg 59,474 mi); Brakes (41 complaints, avg 137,558 mi); Parking-Brake Issues (19 complaints, avg 51,360 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,596 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban include 34 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 34 injuries, and 0 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 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?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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