Some days my truck will not start some days it does for instance it will start for a couple of days consecutively and then it wont start for 2-3 days after a couple of days of just sitting. I have replaced the battery, the alternator , starter , fuel pump and I'm still experiencing the same problem.this happens all the time has been going on for the past couple years, lost my job because of non reliable transportation.
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: won't start
5 of the 120 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Won't start by model year
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What owners say
I have a 2002 chevy suburban. The truck started shutting off at any speed leaving me without power steering or power brakes. I changed the fuel filter the next day but problem still occurs. Then car stalled on highway and would not start again. Car started about 2 hours later and then cut out a block down the road. Started the car another 3 hours later and car was able to make it the 5 miles home. Fuel pump was replaced about 50k miles ago. Stall is a dangerous situation with no steering and little braking issue. With all of the internet feedback, and the 2000 and 2001 fuel issues with this model, chevy should do something about this.
I have aj 2002 chevy suburban w/144k miles on it. The fuel pump was replaced while still under warranty because if the fuel level got too low it would not start. In the last 3 months have had the intermittent shut off problem listed on other complaints. I have had it do it on rough roads and interstate highways. Same thing, engine stops, wait 3-5 minutes engine starts, seems less prevalent when tank is full. Dealership says chevy sees no overall problem with it, my mechanic tells me a new fuel pump is not too expensive but the real cost is the labor to take the fuel take off and replace it. Total $900-1100, that is outrageous especially for a problem gm knows it has.
While driving on the houston tollway at 65 MPH, my 2002 suburban suddenly and without warning lost power and the engine shutdown. I managed to get the vehicle onto the shoulder without incident after attempting to restart the engine while trying to steer clear of traffic. The vehicle would not start and was towed to lone star chevrolet in houston, texas. The bill was 1045.10. They replaced the fuel module and the fuel filter and told me that there had been some problems with gm vehicles dating back to 1999 models on the same problem. Mine had only 70158 mi. I think gm should reimburse me for the cost of repair. I talked to a customer who had a similar problem on his 1999 gmc suburban and they filed a complaint with gm and was reimbursed for the repair. Fair is fair and I expect nothing less from them.
2002 chevrolet surburban engine stalled while being driven at 70mph down freeway. Was able to get engine restarted while still rolling. No repair made yet, service technician said many possible causes and would be easier to diagnose if it would not start. Wife's 2000 model chev suburban had almost identical problem 01/21/2002.
Service bulletins that may apply
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Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
5 of 120 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (4%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
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