2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 22 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 56% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 56% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Crank position sensor failure resulting in sudden engine stall while driving in certain GM vehicles equipped with 8.1l engines. In some cases, the complainants alleged that as result of the engine shutting down, the vehicle lost power steering and power brakes at highway speeds.
I have a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500 4 wd with an 8.1 liter engine with 67,000 miles on it. It has stalled out 5 times over the last 6 months, nearly causing a serious crash on the second to last one on interstate route 80 outside of sparta, new jersey. The engine just stops and I have no control over the vehicle. I have taken it to two mechanics who have not been able to repair it. I am afraid to drive the vehicle. What should I do and where should I go to get this fixed.
Engine problems in other years
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001