Complaints
541
Crashes
53
Fires
11
Injuries
57
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#190 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:132,731 mi
Crash-related:8
#232 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:103,540 mi
Crash-related:3
#329 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:74,448 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 90 | 8 | — | 132,731 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 32 | 3 | — | 103,540 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 29 | 1 | — | 74,448 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 27 | — | — | 39,819 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 24 | — | — | 52,768 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | 1 | 1 | 71,043 mi | |
| Airbags | 23 | 19 | 1 | 133,735 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 23 | 2 | 1 | 72,502 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | 2 | 120,412 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 12 | 1 | 1 | 91,758 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | 75,840 mi | |
| Steering:Column | 8 | — | — | 38,850 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 7 | — | 50,342 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 152,463 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 70,667 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 3 | — | 86,566 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 7 | — | — | 57,022 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 34,645 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | 1 | 103,630 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | 1 | 50,408 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 | — | 1 | 124,400 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | 79,667 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — |
Brakes
90
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,731
Hydraulic Brakes
32
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,540
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,448
Automatic Transmission
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,819
Parking-Brake Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,768
Steering Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,043
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Avg Miles
133,735
Tire Defects
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,502
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
120,412
Gasoline Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,758
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,840
Steering:Column
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,850
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,342
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,463
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,667
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,566
Tires:Sidewall
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,022
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,645
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
103,630
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,408
Service Brakes, Electric
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
124,400
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,667
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe has 541 NHTSA complaints, 53 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 90 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Top reported problems: Brakes (90 complaints, avg 132,731 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (32 complaints, avg 103,540 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (29 complaints, avg 74,448 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 Tahoe?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,441 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 Tahoe?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe include 53 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 57 injuries, and 4 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 Tahoe have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe?
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 Tahoe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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