2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (28) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (19) · Parking Brake (7)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
105 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (72)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Showing the 6 most recent of 72 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-16 · Service Brakes · 302,000 mi · 🔥 fire“passenger front brake is locking up while vehicle is in motion. has caused numerous brake pad replacements and caliper and rotor replacement. has cause small fire.…”
2018-05-10 · Service Brakes · 60,000 mi“no warning lights on the dash, but upon breaking at slow speed the pedal either pushes back or the brakes slow the vehicle at a frighteningly slow pace, all while the abs system is on as if sliding on ice, but it was and is dry pavement. this happens 95 -100% of every braking attempt. i have taken it to a local mechanic he couldn't figure out what …”
2018-02-10 · Unknown Or Other“whether it's idling or driving shuts off i replaced the fuel pump and the wiring harnesses that come with the fuel pump and still no avail it's caused a lot of time off of work and a lot of headache i work for a reputable dealership i worked on vehicles for over 40 years…”
2018-02-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 215,000 mi“while replacing the rusted brake lines on my suburban (see tracking number 11066863), i noticed the fuel lines going to the fuel filter were also terribly rusted. it appears the rust emanates from the plastic clamp that secures the fuel line to the frame. the tube nut that goes into the filter appears to be frozen with rust. salt and dirt are trap…”
2017-10-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring · 160,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500. on several occasions, making left and right turns at low speeds, the contact experienced unwanted anti-lock brake system activation without warning. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the beari…”
2017-07-09 · Service Brakes · 98,000 mi“corroded and leaking brake lines. abs activating during low speed braking.…”
2017-01-13 · Service Brakes · 263,000 mi“when i apply the brakes at low speed i feel a chattering like the anti-lock brakes are activated and the car won't stop until i let up and re-apply pressure to the pedal. i've come close to an accident more than once.…”
2016-10-31 · Tires“tire size p265/70r17dot4bt6dywr the following numbers set of 3 0611 odd tire1711 the other odd number 1711. purchased tires in 2012 only 24000 miles now they are cracked found out these tires were manufactured in 2011.i drive to the arolinas at the minimum of once a year and i don't appreciate driving the mountains with defective tires. now goodye…”
2016-07-06 · Service Brakes · 65,883 mi“while driving home, on a highway, i approached a traffic light that changed and i had to hit the brakes to stop. the brake pedal went to the floor. after getting it home i checked the brakes and they looked as thought they should work (note it was inspected in dec 2015 and passed). after more checking i found that the brake lines on the drivers sid…”
2016-06-15 · Service Brakes · 190,000 mi“all brake warning lights light up intermittently, i can make them go off sometimes by shutting down and restarting engine, but not always. recall # 05v379000 covers same model year vehicles in the "salt belt" states, corrosion issue! my local dealer says there is no recall on this vehicle for brake sensor problems. brakes still function normally ev…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.