Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. The contact smelled a smoke odor coming from the air conditioner and the vehicle caught fire on the passenger side. The contact extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived. There were no injuries and a fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 193,337.
2002 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems
18 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 87,620.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 87,620
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine6
- Exhaust system3
- Engine: gasoline1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Suburban engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Crank position sensor failure - stall
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe06-016) on may 4, 2006 based on eleven vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) and early warning (ewr) data alleging sudden engine shutdown while driving as a result of crank position sensor failures in my 2001-2002 general motors c/k platform vehicles equipped with 8.1l engines.in response to an information request letter sent by odi, general motors (gm) provided owner complaint information, field reports and warranty claim data based on a population of 108,338 vehicles. The data was categorized by engine stalls while driving, engine stalls with an unknown driving condition, no start conditions and claims where it was indeterminate if an engine stall occurred while driving.general motor's response included 1,213 owner complaints and field reports of which 289 were categorized as engine stalls while driving allegedly caused by crank position sensor failures. General motors also submitted warranty claims from its regular warranty (5 years/50,000 miles) and from its extended warranty database. From the regular warranty database there were 3,140 claims of crank position sensor replacement of which 147 claims were from consumers alleging engine stall while driving.gm stated that 2,841 of the claims were indeterminate if an engine stall occurred while driving.from its extended warranty database, gm submitted 1,561 claims of crank position sensor failure that it also stated were indeterminate as to whether an engine stall occurred while driving.in total, gm reports 4,701 claims of crank position sensor failure combining regular warranty and extended warranty.similar to gm's statistical analysis, odi's analysis showed that the failure rate for warranty claims of engine stall while driving at three years in service is low (less than 1%).however, further analysis determined that the my 2001 vehicle build period from may 2000 through october 2000 had significantly higher (more than four times) crank position failure rates in both consumer complaint data and warranty claim data than in the build period from november 2000 through july 2001.adding the claims of known engine stall while driving and claims where engine stall was indeterminate, the failure rate at three years in service for this population is over 6%.an engineering analysis (ea06-016) has been opened to further assess the frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect in vehicles built from may 2000 through october 2000.
PE06016
What 2002 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We went on a fishing trip from wilson, nc to new port news. I drove all the way there with no problem. We arrived at the james river bridge and my truck cut off. It crunk up and rolled a little then died again. It took me 25 minutes to park. I had to wait until it decided to stay on. We fished then we left the next morning. My truck drove good with no problem. It normally takes us 2 hrs. To get back home. My truck stared cutting off again when we got 40 miles from home. It took 4 1/2 hrs. To get home from 40 miles away. It was so hot. My family had to wait along a hot, long, lonely highway. It started cutting off more. I had the fuel pump changed and also the filter. It hasn't cut off today but the engine light has come back on. It's been 3 days since those parts was replaced. I don't know why my service engine light is back on. It was off before it started cutting off. Now it stays on and never goes off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving between 30-60 MPH. A charging light also illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to a stop and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the crank shaft position sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000. .updated 06/18/12 *bf the consumer stated when the engine stopped, there was no power steering and only one power assisted brake application, which almost resulted in an accident. Updated 06/22/12 updated 06/26/12 *bf the consumer referenced recall # 07v521000 regarding the crankshaft position sensor. Updated 06/27/12
Exhaust manifold bolts breaking leaving studs in the heads, heating up engine compartments, releases carbon monoxide, affects o2 sensor and catalytic converter. Will not pass emissions in some states. Gm not standing behind this 1999-2008 issue. It is a safety issue and is expensive to fix. Gm mechanics denying any such issues. Please check- in to this. Our whole fleet and our personal trucks affected by this.
Left-side engine manifold bolts broke off, causing exhaust gas to escape into the engine compartment on the opposite side of the firewall from the driver. The escaping exhaust causes a 'ticking' noise, which is what brought this to the attention of the owner (me). The vehicle is well-maintained and is never used in harsh or demanding conditions. Primary use is transporting family in urban area. There has been no prior service work that required manifold to be removed. The manifold bolts are defective. This is a serious safety and epa issue due to exhaust gases being released in the engine compartment, and the possibility of the heat from the exhaust negatively affecting sensors and other vital engine components.
While driving vehicle losses power, reduced engine power light comes on. I have taken the suburban to the mechanic. Change the maf, tps, air filters other sensors that the diagnostic test has pointed out as problems and have had a vehicle tune up done (new spark plugs, wires, oil changed, etc.) the cost of these repairs has been over $1000 and seem I will be spending more. The problem continues to happen. Reduced engine power while driving. I am afraid this could cause an accident and cause injuries or even death since it happens while driving.
I am the owner of a 2002 chevy suburban, v8 engine. Approximately 8 months ago my car began making terrible noises. Took it to my local chevy dealer who informed me I had broken exhaust manifold bolts. And it would cost over $1000 to repair! I did not have the money to fix it and dealer said it wouldn't hurt car to continue driving. In july of 2010, my check engine light kept coming on and took it to get repaired. I was told I needed to replace my catalytic converters. $800 later I thought they were separate problems. I come to realize that it was directly related to the bolt issue. Through my research, I have learned this is a very common problem with gm cars. Why wasn't there a recall????? I feel duped by gm and my government.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. While traveling at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The current and failure mileages were 167,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the check coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The illumination continued until coolant was added to the tank. The contact observed a gradual cooling loss over a period of time, but there was no evidence of a leak. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that there was a crack in the cylinder head, and coolant was leaking in the oil chambers. The mechanic stated that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 96,000. Updated 07/16/08.*lj updated 07/16/08
Since purchasing an 02 chevrolet surburban, 8.1l and 81k miles, I have experienced multiple random engine shut offs while highway driving, creating dangerous safety situations. The motor will restart after a 5 minute rest period and run fine, until the next failure which occurs without warning. The dealership has so far been unable to diagnose the problem, cleaned maf sensor, replaced thermostat and fan clutch, changed oil, checked fuel pump pressure. No engine failure codes reported. Researching internet information, I have discovered a recurring symptom related to an intermittent crankshaft position sensor (ckp) failure, that causes the engine to shut off. There is a a timed reset which allows the engine to restart.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban engine
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban have engine problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 87,620 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most engine complaints are 2021 (101 complaints), 2023 (77 complaints) and 2022 (69 complaints).
Other 2002 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Brakes 127Fuel system 27Transmission 23Steering 22Tires 18Seat belts 13Airbags 12Electrical 10Lights 9Visibility 9Acceleration 8Wheels 7Suspension 6Seats 5Body 4Locks 1
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