2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- the contact states that while driving at night both side view mirrors create a double-vision. Per the contact this causes her not to be able to use her side view mirrors. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership and they told her that there have been complaints in the pass regarding the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10176650, filed 2006-12, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet suburban. While driving 40 MPH, a rock crashed into her windshield. As a result, the windshield cracked and produced pieces of glass on the front seats and dashboard. The contact felt that the windshield should not have produces glass pieces. As of may 6, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10226864, filed 2008-05, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet suburban. He stated that the side view mirror is perfectly in tact from the outside; however, from the inside it was smeared and displayed double vision. The dealer stated that they could diagnose the failure at the owners expense with an estimate of $100.00. The dealer also stated that if the mirror needed to be replaced the owner would be responsible for paying $300. The mirror has been distorted for a few months. The failure and current mileages were 65,000. Updated 05/15/09 updated 05/18/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10266863, filed 2009-04, 65,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 29% |
| 1997 | 5 | 31% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 25% |
| 1994 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
66 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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