2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems, complaints & recalls

2017-01-08 · Service Brakes · 150,000 mi

“had my truck looked at by all american chevrolet in 2014 after i read your article a couple of years ago, and while they said the lines looked rusty underneath the truck, things looked ok. the gm exec [xxx] was estimating a $500 repair cost, and figured it was no big deal when i eventually got to that point. i also read that gm said if a problem oc…”

2016-05-12 · Engine · 77,600 mi

“the engine stops running while driving or sitting at a stop sign without warning. has happened at highway speeds, city driving speeds and while at a stop sign. same problem as described in recall id: 07v521000. the dealer says my vehicle isn't covered in this recall. why?…”

2016-03-20 · Engine · 141,946 mi

“i have had several incidents in two weeks that nearly caused serious accidents. i would be driving at various speeds, slow and interstate driving, where the engine would suddenly lose all power and the battery light would come on. i would have to struggle to have the vehicle glide to the service lane without causing an accident. these happened a…”

2015-03-25 · Service Brakes · 113,204 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brakes would pulsate and increase stopping distance. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken…”

2014-04-02 · Electrical System

“i have a 2002 chevrolet suburban. i have had it for two years. i am having problems similar to what it's the gm recall. this doesn't happen everytime i drive. i can be driving down the street or on the expressway and my vehicle will just shut off and the battery light will come on. after sitting for a few minutes, the truck will start back up with …”

2014-01-05 · Service Brakes · 162,282 mi

“while driving the vehicle, the brake lines along the frame rail under the driver's side of the vehicle failed. the lines burst and a loss of fluid caused the brake pedal to go to the floor. due to the brake failure it took a considerable distance to get the truck stopped probably due to a loss of brake pressure. i was driving in a residential ar…”

2013-09-10 · Service Brakes · 92,000 mi

“launching boat at the ramp when brake line ruptured and i lost all pedal. under drivers side door in the same spot as my 2005 2500 hd chevy. *tr…”

2012-04-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 151,000 mi

“after so long ignoring the smell in my cab, i decided to get it checked out at benny's exhaust in bristol, tn, and found that exhaust manifold head bolts broke off on both sides of engine. 1st bolt initially then second bolt next to it broke as well. no work has been done to motor or aftermarket parts added that would affect this part and create fa…”

2011-07-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 70,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the engine stalled, followed by the battery warning light illumination. the failure occurred eight more times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to locate a problem. in addition, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic fo…”

2011-03-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 68,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban k2500. while driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall and sporadically fail to start. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) for the 2001 model suburban. the dealer advised the contact that his vehicle was not included in the …”