2002 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical problems

Filed May 13, 2026 · Electrical · 186,000 miles · IN · fire

The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH occupied with his sister-in-law and her children, the contact smelled smoke coming from the driver seat of the vehicle the contact mention he pulled to the right side of the road, exiting everyone out the vehicle when he noticed that the drive seat caught fire. No warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned she noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine, and smoke started coming inside the vehicle. present. The contact mention he called 911. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire, and they informed the contact the fire was from an electrical issue. The vehicle seat of the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 185,777 miles · CA

This vehicle was leaking oil from the engine, front and back brakes were faulty, the starter was going bad, the electrical system for the back windows were not in working condition. The vehicle would display sensor lights to have the vehicle engine checked but then after about 2 days it would not show a displaying message it would also effect the audio fuse that allows the audio system to function. The tires were bald on the front driver side and left back passenger side. The seat belts were difficult to enter into latch in order to secure seatbelt.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Electrical, Seats · MO · fire

Seat caught on fire from wiring underneath.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · CA

During the past seven years, at random intervals ranging from days, months and years, my tahoe will not start. I have had it checked by a chevrolet dealer and an independent automotive shop. They are unable to replicate the problem. This happens when I stop the vehicle to get gas, park it to go shopping or to a doctor's office. I never know if it is going to start or not. I fear for the safety of my wife and son when they are operating the tahoe in case this happens to them. At first, I thought it was just my vehicle. But, researching the internet today, I find that countless others have had this problem with a variety of gm and gmc vehicles -- primarily suvs and pickup trucks. There are even videos by drivers who have had the same problem as I have experienced: the vehicle will not start. After waiting anywhere from 10 minutes to over an hour and continuously trying, the vehicles will start like nothing was wrong. I've had aaa mechanics whom I've called to tow my tahoe witness this malady. I firmly believe gm/gmc should issue a recall and repair this problem before something tragic happens to someone who cannot start their vehicle when they are in a dangerous situation such as at night or in an intersection.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Electrical · 220,000 miles · OK · fire

Purchased the truck brand new in 2002 and have had nothing but hell from it. We've had several issues, several breakdowns and stranded moments on the highway due to something malfunctioned in the fuel system that even chevy couldn't figure out. It's been unreliable and given us hell the entire time we've owned it. We've dumped thousands $$ into repairs in the last 15 years. Most recently a new transmission after it went out on us towing a small trailer with a tow package that couldn't tow. We've dumped enough money into this truck to have purchased another truck brand new. On 3/28/16 the truck spontaniously caught fire and burned down while unoccupied and parked in our driveway. To add to the hardship we had just reduced the insurance to liability after carrying full coverage for the past 15 yrs. The truck is a total loss and now we are without transportation!! What happened chevy?

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 180,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at 45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact applied the brake pedal and heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was turned off and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Electrical · 120,167 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the key failed to turn to start the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the pass lock failed to work. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,167.

Filed Dec 6, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 40,000 miles · OH

I am the original owner of a 2002 chevrolet tahoe that experienced ABS cut-in at low speeds in dry weather in 2005 and was recalled under campaign 05v379000 / the federal safety agency action number : pe05020. The cut-in problem has recently returned, with exact same symptoms as before. I called gm as the original recall no longer appears to be in effect, but they do not appear to be willing/able to cover any repairs against that recall despite the corrosion treatment and lubrication obviously not being a permanent fix. Other gm vehicles impacted by the ABS issue and which are still in service will begin to experience similar failures and the federal safety agency and gm need to recognize the original issue has not been resolved and take action.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Electrical · 205,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the engine could not be started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The contact was made aware of a manufacturer's recall pertaining to the ignition switch, however her VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 175,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and malfunctioned. The ignition switch was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.