2002 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system problems

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · CA

My right side wheel feels like it’s going to fall off and indicate the abs and emergency parking brake. I believe it’s a wheel hub bearing that’s coming loose or tie rods I’m not sure and One time the emergency parking brake engage on me and I had to pull over to the side and wasn’t able to drive it. When I turn on the engine or driving , idling I smell gasoline really bad

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · WI

A steel fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine bay has started weeping. The dealer said that they all need replacement due to corrosion failure. The estimated cost $2300.00 because the body must be lifted from the frame. This comes just a few months after the brake lines had to be replaced for the same reason and at a cost of $2200.00. Obviously gm has installed low grade I.e. Low cost steel tubing on this truck.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 84,000 miles · NE

Was driving in the business district when pump failed. Engine shut down which also shut down power brakes and steering. Gas guage showed empty although tank was half full. Had to have the unit towed into dealership where pump was replaced at a cost of $1203.84. This was the second failure of the gas tank pump. First replacement was I believe in the fall of 2005 shortly after the warranty had expired at a cost of slightly less than $1000.00. Mileage would have been between 35 & 40,000. Don"t have the ticket for this but I believe I can get it. Have talked with others who have had the same problem. If you have pickup can be changed cheaper as they remove the pickup box. In both instances I was traveling at a low rate of speed so the loss of power steering and power brakes was not catistrophic.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Fuel system · 182,000 miles · FL

The fuel gauge will read the correct amount of fuel until it is about 3/4 to 1/2 a tank then start bouncing up and down then it will go all the way to empty and the fuel light comes on even though it has plenty of fuel. I have been driving down the road with my kids in the car and ran out of gas even though it registers fuel above the red mark and no low fuel light on. I know have ran out of gas several times and fear it might put myself or my family in a bad situation. I don't understand why this is happening and wish someone (gm) would help their loyal customer base. As it appears with more research I do this is a serious ongoing problem that spans different models and years.

Filed Mar 2, 2013 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · MA

My 02 tahoe fuel gauge began to read empty just after filling the tank up. Since then the gauge had read empty.

Filed Oct 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · AR

Driving down interstate truck started to loose speed and died hard to control at 70mph. Had to try and get to the shoulder of road in heavy traffic, very dangerous this has happened to me 3 times tonight being the 3rd time, this needs to be a recall it puts peoples life in danger!

Filed Aug 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · FL

I own a 2002 chevy tahoe and about 8 months ago(december 2010) my fuel gauge began to start failing to read proper fuel levels. The problem continued for a couple more weeks until finally the fuel gauge simply wouldn't make a reading at all. I stayed optimistic that the situation would correct itself but no such correction arose. I tried using fuel injection cleaners to possibly resolve the issue but again nothing helped. For the past couple days I have been reading numerous forums and articles on this exact same problem in chevy vehicles ranging from 2000 to as recent as 08 models. I'm writing this in hopes that a recall can occur that will help solve this issue for the thousands of people that are experiencing the same problem I am. Chevy needs to be liable for the fraudulent manufacturing of vehicles that experience the same issue over and over again. Instead of letting americans shovel out 800 plus dollars in issues that shouldn't be occurring so early in a vehicles life. I have yet to correct this issue in hopes that the government will force chevy into recalling the vehicles for proper repairs.

Filed May 4, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · SC

Due to the error in the fuel gauge(indicating more fuel than the vehicle had) the vehicle ran out of fuel on the interstate with my entire familty on board. This could have been a serious accident as I was unable to exit the freeway and was not given a low fuel indicator light. This error in fuel level could have resulted in serious injury and I request a oem recall to correct gauge or sensor errors, our fuel gauge is still not displaying accurate readings, we do not trust the gaure anylonger. We have also seen "wild gauge swings/listings" at random intervals

Filed Jul 17, 2010 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 121,414 miles · CA

2002 chevy tahoe purchased used 11/2006 with 50,000 miles. Gas gauge never went to full. 4/2010 fuel pump was replaced $1000.00, now it's 7/2010 and gas gauge fluctuates while driving with full tank of gas to empty, car slows down and then suddenly picks back up with gas gauge showing full again. Very unsafe on freeways!! Was told by pepboys when they replaced fuel pump that something wasn't working with the computer, oh really, but of course we were told that 9 times out of 10 that it was more than likely the fuel pump and they didn't work on the computer. Cost of repair was probably the deciding factor. Now I feel unsafe while driving because I don't know if the vehicle is going to suddenly slow down while driving on the freeway or anywhere else for that matter. What's up chevy?, what's wrong with the computer??

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · VA

Fuel pump shuts off while driving, stalling car. Also, car won't start if less than quarter tank of gas.