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2002 Chevrolet Suburban: headlights failing or too dim

6 of the 286 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

  • 2024
    1
  • 2023
    2
  • 2021
    10
  • 2019
    1
  • 2017
    2
  • 2016
    2
  • 2015
    7
  • 2014
    1
  • 2013
    2
  • 2012
    1
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    6
  • 2001
    3
  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    11
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    1
  • 1994
    1
  • 1993
    1

What owners say

Filed Feb 24, 2005 · Electrical · 33,400 miles · CT · crash

Traveling 60 miles per hour at night, the consumer tried to put the fog lights on since it was foggy out and the head lights went off. The dome override button turns the headlights off. The consumer struck the barrier causing some damage to the vehicle. There is a design flaw with the vehicle deeming it unsafe.

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Lights · 8,000 miles · OH

I have a new 2002 chevy suburban that I bought in nov, 2002. I have driven it approx 3000 miles. The headlights go out while driving. Luckily , I haven't wrecked yet or killed anyone but nobody will ride with me now. I'd like this to be taken care of by me getting another vehicle in the same style and model. It has been in the garage , this time for 9 days and they still got it. I need a vehicle ! I was hoping for this much money it would last longer than this.

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Lights · OH

While driving the headlights shut off and on every ten minutes without warning. The dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Nov 18, 2002 · Lights · MI

I recently purchased a 2002 suburban z71. While driving at night, I pushed the dome override switch a few times and my headlights went out. Lucky I wasn't traveling around a curve and was able to bring the vehicle to stop without completely running of the road. (I was traveling 50 MPH on a country road) I then read my owners manual and learned that the automatic headlight system will shut off the headlights if the dome switch in pushed (in-out-in-out) regardless if the vehicle is in motion or stopped. I believe the headlight override feature should only work while the vehicle is in park. Permitting the automatic headlight over ride feature to shut off your headlights while the vehicle is moving will cause accidents. I had a near miss the headlights should never be permitted to shut off by a switch labeled "dome override" while the vehicle is in motion & it is dark out. Dt

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Lights · CA

Headlights on late model SUV's (suburban used as example) are aimed too high, blinding sedan drivers. Thank you for your consideration.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Lights · VT

The dome light switch can be used to override the daytime running lamps, by pushing it in and out twice. The drls are turned off and a bell notifies you. This can be done at any vehicle speed / gear. This dome light switch is similar in shape and size to the fog lamp switch right next to it, and at night while driving it is difficult to tell the difference which one is being pressed. The problem lies with the fact that at night when the car is started, the headlights come on automatically, how nice. However, if you hit the override switch twice the headlights go off leaving you in the dark, wherever you may be. It seems that the drls are not aware whether it is day or night. If you turn the headlight switch to on this does not happen.

Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban headlights

Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban?

6 of 286 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban?

There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

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