2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500: engine stalls while driving

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 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 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?

Filed Sep 5, 2009 · Engine · 78,000 miles · CO

While driving 60 MPH under normal conditions on the interstate, I experienced full power loss. Without warning, the engine shut down and could not be restarted in neutral. Engine turned, just didn't fire. No sputter, no dash lights, just an instant shut down. I pulled the vehicle to the side of the roadway, put it in park and it started right up. Fortunately, this experience was on an not so crowded and straight section of the highway. I fear this could happen in a turn, in an intersection, or any situation where the lack of power steering could lead to an accident. This issue is the latest in a few related. What started a couple months ago as intermittent failed engine starts, has progressed into intermittent engine stalls. Initial problems were start related. The vehicle would make a normal starting sound, but just not fire. It would then start normally on the second or third attempt. I see a recall for the 2001 version of my specific vehicle/engine type, and an investigation opened on the 2002 model. This has to be related. The chevrolet dealer failed to replicate the issue this week and did not receive any codes pointing to the issue. They will not blindly replace parts on a hunch, even with the car being under a full extended warranty. This is a safety issue. Fortunately, the vehicle has not yet stalled in a critical situation.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Engine · 83,000 miles · TN

Engine stalls while driving at random times, approximately every 80 miles. Engine will start back after a wait of more than 30 seconds. The engine will stall while hot or cold, idling or driving at any speed.

Filed Sep 27, 2008 · Engine · 70,444 miles · CA

I recently purchased a 2002 chevrolet 2500 suburban with an 8.1l engine. After only a week it would suddenly stall at different highway speeds. It did this 3 times in one week. I then discovered the problem was the crankshaft positioning sensor, which has been recalled on 2001 models. Why has this part not been recalled on the 2002 model it has the exact same defective sensor from the factory as the 2001 had. This failure creates a very dangerous situation in an SUV of such size. When the engine stalls there is no power brakes or power steering, and hopefully you have enough momentum to get out of the way of traffic.

Filed Sep 22, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CA

My 2002 chevrolet 2500 suburban 8.1l, has been stalling continuously. It stalls when driving, slow, fast or even at a red light, it doesn't matter. I have had the fuel pump, starter, alternator and batter all replaced. I have read on many sites that I am not the only one with the same vehicle with the same problem.

Filed May 5, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 92,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500. While driving, the vehicle stalled. A red warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel prior to the failure. Occasionally, the vehicle loses power steering and braking ability. The vehicle has been to numerous dealers, but no one could duplicate the failure. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 6/9/08

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Engine · 81,000 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle sporadically stalled without warning. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. He is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Engine · 76,000 miles · TN

2002 chevrolet suburban 2500 with 8100 engine stalls unexpectedly at any speed. Vehicle starts back after a few minutes.