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
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:137,558 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#319 complaints
PARKING BRAKE
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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 41 | 4 | 1 | 137,558 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 19 | — | — | 51,360 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 18 | 1 | — | 122,080 mi | |
| TIRES | 11 | 1 | — | 34,230 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 | — | — | 49,879 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 29,933 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 1 | 2 | 126,982 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 8 | — | — | 56,154 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 1 | — | 75,989 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 5 | 1 | 112,525 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 88,139 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 83,904 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 1,358 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 | — | — | 30,311 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND 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 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 4 | 1 | — | 20,560 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | 40,336 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | 1 | 120,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 145,333 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 3 | — | — | 18,490 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | 1 | 127,250 mi |
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