Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 448 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- 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
- NHTSA #02V253000 GM/FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 90 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Power Train 37 complaints
- Tires 37 complaints
- Air Bags 32 complaints
Of the 448 complaints on file, 43 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 448 complaints, owners report 47 injuries and 4 deaths (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 Tahoe has an average reliability rating based on a moderate number of complaints and six recall campaigns. The majority of complaints are related to braking issues, which suggest some potential for concern. However, the data is varied and not overwhelmingly negative, indicating typical issues for a vehicle of its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| steering | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 100,000–140,000 miles | $150–$500 | 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 oil filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unresponsive braking
- Frequent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.