2002 Chevrolet Suburban: loss of power steering

6 of the 286 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2024
1
2023
1
2022
1
2021
1
2020
2
2019
2
2018
2
2016
5
2015
25
2013
1
2010
1
2008
1
2007
2
2005
2
2004
2
2003
2
2002
6
2001
7
2000
4
1999
9
1998
4
1997
16
1996
2
1994
3

What owners say

Filed May 30, 2012 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NJ

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

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Steering · NC

I have a 2002 chevrolet suburban, 1500 lt, 4wd. The suburban was serviced routinely at the dealer and had 69,000 miles. The shaft in the power steering pump broke causing complete and total loss of steering control. Fortunately this happened off of the main roadway and at low speed, but caused a complete loss of steering ability. If this had happened on the highway at high speed, the events could have been fatal.

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Steering · 68,000 miles · VA

While driving power steering went out. Vehicle was driven to the dealer, where it was examined, the power steering pump was defective.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Steering · WA

While driving 60 MPH consumer lost power steering however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was informed that the power steering unit needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Steering · 42,091 miles · MI

2002 chevrolet suburban had power steering failure.*mr when then power steering failed the consumer was not able to steer the vehicle. The consumer feels that the design of the system should allow the driver to have full control of the steering even in the event of failure.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Steering · NC

There has been a problem with the power steering since april 2003. Vehicle lost power steering while driving. Vehicle has been to the dealer four times, but the problem still occurs.