I own a 2002 chevrolet tahoe, and the parking/emergency brake failed to hold the vehicle in place on any type of incline. This problem got persistently worse over the past few years that I have owned the vehicle, although I rarely used the brake.
The worst 2002 Chevrolet S Utility problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant)
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- Memory power seat inoperative
- Information on whine noise from power steering system during vehicle start up
What 2002 Chevrolet S Utility owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2002 tahoe. Purchased 9/04. 1 week later engine light and traction light came on took back to dealership had 34000 miles and they said it was a sensor and claim to have fixed the problem. Since that time have noticed that transmission misses at 40 MPH and slow acceleration from a stop or not full power when trying to get onto interstate etc that a v8 engine should have. 9/05 tried to drive to work and got to stop light and engine would on rev and no power. Had towed to dealership they advised need new transmission or rebuild existing one. 50,000 miles on vehicle now, never used it to tow anything etc only driven 16000 miles since purchase. This could not be anything we have done to cause the problem has to be manufacturing defect or existing problem when purchased and no help from dealership at this point. They want 2400.00 to rebuild the transmission. Never buy another one again.
Clanging (noise) in front end/steering column. Dealership stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced, but that the part needed was on back order and that at this there there are almost 200,000 (steering shafts) on back order across the country, with no way of knowing where the part would be available.
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Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility
Is the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility, close to a typical S Utility model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility have?
No recalls on record.
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