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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems

16 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
58,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Sun/moon roof assembly
    3
  • Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
    2
  • Rearview mirrors/devices
    2
  • Power window devices and controls
    2
  • Glass, side/rear
    2
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    2
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Visibility · 166,430 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the sunroof glass and sun shade detached from the vehicle. As a result, both landed on the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the glue around the sunroof housing failed. The mechanic stated that the entire sunroof assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,430.

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Visibility · TX

2002 chevrolet tahoe. Consumer writes to request an extension for the no charge repair/replacement of the hollandia sunroof detailed in safety recall

Filed Feb 19, 2011 · Transmission, Visibility · IN

4 wheel drive has been fixed 2 or 3 times driver and passenger window motors had to be fixed driver side window is broken again sunroof opened fine and now it's stuck and will not close several trips to the dealer, several expensive repairs, I feel like this vehicle is a money pit!

Filed Dec 12, 2010 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · NJ

In 2006, my drivers side mirror was leaking a black gel-like substance. After this started to happen, I noticed a circular "oily residue-look" in the middle of the mirror. It looks like oil was rubbed in the center of the mirror. Now all images in the mirror have a "double-vision, blurry" effect... And the mirror has lost the "dimming effect" for the headlights of the cars behind me.. A lot glare is present at nighttime. Dealers recommended replacement.. At my expense.

Filed Dec 8, 2010 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the drivers side mirror was non-reflective and discolored and is obscuring his visibility while driving. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer; howver, the dealer informed him that there were no recalls for that component. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 03/11/11

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the sunroof leaked whenever it rained and he could hear air blowing through the sunroof when he drove. The contact received a recall notice (recall information unavailable) but was told that the serial number did not match ones affected by the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000 and the current mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Visibility · 56,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the contact observed multiple images of a circle reflected into the drivers side view mirror and a leakage of fluid. The images projected within the side view mirror were distorting the visibility of the contact, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they recommended the drivers side view mirror be replaced at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Visibility · 115,000 miles · NC

In 2006, I noticed that my driver's side mirror was leaking the green "goo" that dims headlights reflecting in it at night. Once all of it was leaked out an oval, that had the appearance of an oil slick, came in the middle of the mirror. Now, the silver top layer of the mirror appears to be sliding off. It had a "funhouse mirror" appearance to it once the "goo" started leaking out of it, but now it is much, much worse. Everything is very blurry, you can't see how to back the vehicle at night, and it is extremely difficult during the day. I have inquired twice about the potential of a recall on this issue, and of course, chevrolet has downplayed this. The mirror itself costs over $400 - not the entire casing. The entire casing is over $500. There was no incident, accident, or injury to the vehicle that caused this problem. It just happened. I also see many tahoes with these same mirrors with the same problem riding around the town where I live and work.

Filed Jun 22, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 29,600 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated that in 2005 the front end was replaced due to a lock up while making a turn. The dealer determined it was due to catastrophic failure. On 06/01/06, there were problems with the front ABS sensor. The brakes would not work properly at a very low speed. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer on 06/16/2006 where the dealer determined this ABS sensor failure was recalled and the remedy repair was already process on the vehicle. The hub was referenced as the cause of the ABS failure but was not included in the recall. The vehicle can not be driven because it is unsafe. The manufacturer alerted the contact the vehicle would not be repair under the recall or warranty until a manufacturer investigator inspects the vehicle in a month. The rear differential was replaced. The driver side windshield wiper arm was replaced. Updated 07/25/06.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Visibility · 67,000 miles · MA

Dt: hinge on the glass of the rear window separated during an extremely hot day of 100 degree plus temperature. The glass did not break but only separated into pieces. This happened on a 2002 chevrolet tahoe rear lift glass. If the back lift glass door was opened and the hinge fully separated the glass could fall off on a person or ultimately fall out of the hinge at highway speeds. The glass never fully separated;, only one hinge separated. No previous issues with this problem. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated they would not repair the problem because the glass would not be covered under the warranty. The consumer d noted that the glass and the hinge are together in one manufactured piece. The consumer contacted gm through the better business bureau, and it was later determined that gm would not cover the repairs. The cost for the repair was $630. The consumer paid out of pocket for the glass and replaced it himself. The consumer noted that the replacement glass and hinge were newly redesigned.

Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (51 complaints), 1998 (50 complaints) and 1996 (44 complaints).

Other 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe problems

Brakes 182Steering 40Tires 37Transmission 37Airbags 31Electrical 30Engine 26Fuel system 25Suspension 19Body 17Seat belts 15Seats 8Wheels 7Driver assistance 4Lights 4Acceleration 3Locks 3

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