general problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Eight problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2002 Tahoe.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2018

I was coming home on my road going 30 miles an hour going around the curve 25 if that my steering did not work I went on the road started rolling in twice and landed upside down not one of my airbags went off I went to the hospital the ambulance had to come and get me.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2014

While traveling at highway speeds vehicle wanders left and right and abs light appears. Codes are "irratic wheel speed" mechanic diagnosed front wheel hubs worn and must be replaced unknown if covered by possible recall due to unable to find part number. Also while turning left and right a "knocking clunking" noise is heard from front suspentions. Mechanic diagnosed worn idler arms after being replaced with oem. This can lead to loss of steering causing accident or injury. Also premature wear of rear brakes compared to front brakes. Mechanic cannot diagnose and dealer cannot diagnose.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2012

I was making a right turn and right side swaybar snapped off at rear housing. I never carried a heavy load or towed anything with this truck since I have owned it.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2005

Customer that wants to know if a manufacturer is responsible for repairing/replacing items listed and/or contained in the (TSB) technical service bulletin's; at the expense of the manufacturer?.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2003

Vehicle pulled to right when applying brakes at any speed. When making a left turn at 30 mph it felt like the back of vehicle swung out to the right. When driving straight and taking hands off the steering wheel vehicle drove straight. Vehicle had not been checked by dealer.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2002

Steering feels unstable over 50mph. Tahoe wanders requiring you to correct alot. Seems unsafe, wife won't drive Tahoe anymore.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2002

When pressing on the brakes front end will go to the right and back will go to the left. This could cause an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

8 Suspension problem

Consumer states vehicle was involved in a minor accident. At any speed, especially at speeds of 55-75 mph, there is play in the steering wheel and it pulls to one side. The steering remains unstable regardless of several return trips to the dealership. Dealership advised that this was normal.


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