Six problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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.
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.
Sudden, without warning, transmission failure. No explanation given by dealer other than internal failure with recommendation to replace transmission. Only 45,000 miles and well maintained vehicle.
At 16000 miles the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired under warranty but the same problem recurred while driving 50/55 mph. The consumer stated that the sun gear and planetary gear failed. The consumer was able to drive the car home in 1st and 2nd gear. The vehicle was not taken to dealership.
When driving at any speed vehicle lost acceleration, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic determined that transmission failed.