2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 engine problems

Filed May 12, 2016 · Engine · 77,600 miles · CO

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?

Filed Mar 20, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 141,946 miles · NJ

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 all times of day and all weather conditions and caused hazardous close calls. The vehicle was through diagnostic testing by an independent mechanic found to have a defective crank position sensor. Attached for your information is a copy of the invoice which includes the diagnosis and repairs required. Reviewing the federal safety agency complaints this is a serious problem that appears to have happened many times in the past which needs to have a the federal safety agency investigation and recall. Please advise if it would help get this problem addressed if I seek legal, legislative or regulatory relief. I look forward to your response. Thank you.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 113,204 miles · FL

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 the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 113,204. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 10/2/2017

Filed Apr 25, 2012 · Engine · 151,000 miles · ND

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 failure. Exhaust gas enters the underhood area sometime can be smelled inside passenger cab area. The exhaust makes a black plume up side of motor on both sides. This vehicle can not be registered in any state that has emissions testing, because it will not pass. I am forced to register it to non-testing states. Why isn't there a recall on this matter. It appears that this affects all years. What is wrong with gm, why won't they take care of this matter. After someone spends several tens of thousands on a vehicle, why isn't safety the standard gm should measure itself up too. Engineers, are you making sure planned obsolescence is built into all your vehicles. I won't buy gm no more after owning gm all my life.

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · VA

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 for a diagnostic testing which detected a trouble code with the crank position sensor. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall related to the defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact notified the dealer concerning the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 09/21/11*lj the consumer stated after waiting 15-30 seconds, the engine would start immediately and run smoothly. Updated 10/26/11

Filed Mar 25, 2011 · Engine · 68,000 miles · CA

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 the federal safety agency 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 recall because the recall was not for his model year vehicle. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 71,000 and the failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NJ

Exhaust bolts breaking 0n 2002 suburban 2500 series with 6.0 engine.

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Engine · 163,000 miles · WI

A loud rattling noise was coming from under the hood and the had no A/C. After looking under hood, found the belt had split in two. I replaced the A/C belt on a 2002 chevy suburban and after doing this, noticed the belt tensioner was rattling a great deal so replaced it. When I received the belt tensioner from the parts store, enclosed was a warning/alert message to refer to gm tbs # 03-01-38-019a after reviewing this information, I don't understand why the customer should have to pay to replace the A/C compressor when they know it is a default on 17 vehicles from the years 2002 to 2004. I feel this should be chevy and gm's responsibility as I now will need to pay well over $1000.00 to fix something that was a known problem, yet nothing was done about it. I feel this is a danger to any driver if this is not fix because had the belt broke while I had been driving down the highway and also taken out the serpentine belt while driving, it could cause a significant accident for my vehicle to stop working in the middle of the highway.

Filed Nov 10, 2009 · Engine · 41,000 miles · VA

2002 chevy suburban 2500. 42,000 miles. Engine stalls with no warning. Sometimes while stopped at light or when driving. After waiting a few minutes car starts after reading other posts had crank sensor replaced today very stressing and dangerous. -- no power steering or power brakes.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CO

My 2002 k2500 suburban engine dies abruptly while driving, with no warning (neither sputtering nor messages on the dash). After pulling over to the shoulder and waiting between a few seconds and a few minutes, the engine will start. This happens at random times at any speed. Needless to say, this is an extreme safety hazard, as all power to steering and brakes is lost when the engine dies. These random stalls have been increasing in frequency over the last couple years. My car only has 36,000 miles - mostly highway driving. Apparently lots of people have experienced this potentially deadly condition. Is gm just going to wait for people to get killed before they issue a recall on this?