2002 Chevrolet Suburban transmission problems

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 128,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that a toddler was able to insert and turn the key in the ignition to the accessory position. The child was also able to shift the gear shift selector without engaging the brakes, and the vehicle began to roll away. The vehicle jumped a retaining wall and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic who could not determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle could be shifted without engaging the brakes for towing purposes. The contact was advised not to leave the keys near children. The failure and current mileages were 128,000.

Filed May 3, 2010 · Transmission · CA

2002 chevrolet suburban 2500 4wd transfer case failure *gr the consumer noticeable a considerable amount of smoke coming from behind the vehicle. He pulled over and noticed oil dripping from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and upon inspection it was determined the transfer case housing had a hole in it. The consumer did some research and discovered it was a well known issue with the transfer case oil pump retaining method, causing the pump to move around in the housing, eventually wearing a hole in the rear transfer case housing.

Filed Aug 30, 2006 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · CA

My 2002 chevrolet suburban experienced premature transmission failure. The total cost for the repair is $3000.00. The truck has never towed a thing, the car is only used to drive children to school etc. It has 64,000 miles and just stopped on a turn in the middle of an intersection.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Transmission · 24,000 miles · VA

At 24,000 miles the transmission on our 2002 suburban failed without warning while driving. It had to be towed to the dealer for a transmission replacement.

Filed Mar 3, 2006 · Transmission · 46,091 miles · MD

My 2002 suburban had a transmission failure at 46091 miles that required me to purchase a new transmission at a cost of $3200.00. We were almost in an accident because the vehicle stopped shifting while at highway speeds and barely made it safely to the shoulder. There was no warning or engine light and the transmission appeared fine although it was beyond repair. The fluid level was good and it was not burned. Chevrolet says there is nothing they can do as the warranty is for 3 years and 36000 miles.

Filed Jan 7, 2006 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · GA

January 1, 2006 just after leaving my home, I stopped at a stop sign and when I accelerated from a stop a loud clunk and then a constant whinning sound. I drove the vehicle home the one mile from the stop sign in first gear, the transmission would not shift to second, after returning home the car would not go into reverse either. Transmission failed at 104,000 miles. Repair shop says the transmission shell and other components of the transmission was cracked. The transmission shop states that they have had several customers that have experienced the same problem with this transmission. They would consider this to be a common problem with this type of transmission, a bad design according to the repair shop.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Transmission · 43,391 miles · FL

After numerous other repairs to this vehicle, it started whining through the first few gear changes. The gm shop said that the torque converter went out and they had to overhaul the transmission. It is still in the shop because after they put everything back together, the whining noise is still there. After 11 days and three tear downs and rebuilds, the mechanic is at a loss as to what is wrong.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Transmission · 41,391 miles · FL

After having other rear-end work done earlier, we had to have them replace two u-joints.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Transmission · 33,981 miles · FL

We had to have pinion & side bearings replaced and they reconditioned differentials. This is a family vehicle that does not pull horse trailers or a boat!

Filed Jun 29, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 41,000 miles · OH

Dt: 2002 chevrolet suburban, anti lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle when driving at slow speeds, when consumer pressed on thek brakes the vehicle slowed down , but did not completely stop the vehicle, consumer has to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop, consumer took vehicle to the dealer,who told him that the problem was that the hub assembly sensors needing replacement. The dealer said that vehicle was no longer under warranty, air conditioning core leaksed in the front and the rear of the vehicle. Those were the only known problems with the vehicle at this time.