2002 Gmc Tahoe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires (1) · Seat Belts:front:retractor (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (76)
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.
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.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 76 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2006-05-15 · Seat Belts:front:retractor · 40,000 mi“driver's shoulder harness retractor makes a squeaking sound with normal car or driver movements. brought to dealer for repair and was told it was due to wear on seat belt retractor ratchet and that the only solution was a replacement of the retractor and reupholstered of seat at a cost of $350. failure to make the repair might result in the failure…”
2004-02-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 21,834 mi“while traveling at 30 mph vehicle's speed was reduced to 20 mph. the reduced engine power sign flashed on the dashboard. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the tachometer at 21,834, but problem repeated. then, while traveling at 70 mph, vehicle was nearly involved in a collision. *ak…”
2003-05-12 · Tires · 16,000 mi“while driving, the left front tire blew out. goodyear wrangler st tire. *jb…”
2003-02-21 · Air Bags:frontal · 💥 crash“the vehicle was involved in a collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer suffered injuries.*jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.