Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 284 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V379000 UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68 complaints
- Service Brakes 41 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 23 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Parking Brake 19 complaints
Of the 284 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 284 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban has a moderate number of owner complaints (286) and four recall campaigns. Complaints are most frequently related to brakes and the fuel system, indicating potential reliability issues. However, with limited recall campaigns and the age of the vehicle, evidence is not comprehensive enough for concrete conclusions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| fuel system | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| power train | Unknown | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant flushes
- Tire rotations and replacement
- Belt and hose inspection
- Battery health checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Transmission slipping
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.