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
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:132,731 mi
Crash-related:8
#232 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 90 | 8 | — | 132,731 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 32 | 3 | — | 103,540 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 29 | 1 | — | 74,448 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 27 | — | — | 39,819 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 24 | — | — | 52,768 mi | |
| STEERING | 24 | 1 | 1 | 71,043 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 23 | 19 | 1 | 133,735 mi | |
| TIRES | 23 | 2 | 1 | 72,502 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | — | 2 | 120,412 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 | 1 | 1 | 91,758 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | — | — | 75,840 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 8 | — | — | 38,850 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | 50,342 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 152,463 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 70,667 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 3 | — | 86,566 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 7 | — | — | 57,022 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 53,464 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | 2 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | 34,645 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | 1 | 103,630 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 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 | — | — | 79,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 39,131 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 | — | — | 82,471 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 459,080 mi |
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