2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 recalls and problems

The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 has 0 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 11 Suburban 2500 model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
33complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
78,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine22
Electrical System6
Service Brakes6
Fuel System2
Equipment1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006: 4 complaints20062007: 5 complaints200752008: 5 complaints20082009: 4 complaints20092010: 5 complaints20102011: 2 complaints20112012: 1 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20132014: 2 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 2 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20171

NHTSA investigations

TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE

EA07013 · opened Sep 14, 2007 · closed Sep 12, 2008
Summary

COMPLAINT REPORTS ALLEGE POOR WELD QUALITY AND/OR BENDING OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER.THE AGENCY'S INVESTIGATION INCLUDED ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURER AND AGENCY INCIDENT REPORTS, REVIEW OF POLICE REPORTS, ANALYSIS OF THE AGENCY'S FATAL ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM, A VEHICLE OWNER SURVEY, INSPECTION OF TOW VEHICLES/HITCHES AND ANALYSIS OF FAILED PARTS.INCIDENTS OF WELD FAILURE WERE RARE AND ASSOCIATED WITH VERY LOW-SPEED DRIVING (TURNING, BACKING AND SUDDEN STOPPING).INCIDENTS OF BENDING WERE ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROPER TRAILER HITCH ADJUSTMENT OR OVERLOADING. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FILE FOR ADDITION INFORMATION.

TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE

PE07025 · opened May 14, 2007 · closed Sep 14, 2007
Summary

GM PROVIDED ADDITIONAL DATA REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF FAILURE OF THE TRAILER HITCH.ODI REVIEWED THAT AS WELL AS OTHER DATA PROVIDED BY PEER MANUFACTURERS.BASED ON OUR REVIEW, ODI FINDS THE NEED TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA07-013) FOR FURTHER ASSESSMENT AND STUDY OF THIS ISSUE.

2002 vs. other Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years

2000: 7 complaints20002001: 34 complaints2001342002: 33 complaints20022003: 21 complaints20032004: 20 complaints20042005: 6 complaints20052006: 2 complaints20062008: 7 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20092010: 5 complaints20102011: 7 complaints20117

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (22), electrical system (6), service brakes (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.