2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,204miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,204 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 engine stops running while driving or sitting at a stop sign without warning. Has happened at highway speeds, city driving speeds and while at a stop sign. Same problem as described in recall id: 07v521000. The dealer says my vehicle isn't covered in this recall. Why?”
NHTSA complaint #10864580, filed 2016-05, 77,600 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brakes would pulsate and increase stopping distance. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 113,204. Updated 6/8/15 updated 10/2/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10701706, filed 2015-03, 113,204 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10082869Aug 29, 2016This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
- 10082814Aug 2, 2016This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
19 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology