2002 Chevrolet Suburban Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 9%of 286 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, 9% of the 286 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2002 Suburban that had a recall for the gas tank leaking when it is filled past 3/4 full. The recall work was done in december 2005. Then in march I smelt gas again I noticed a large puddle was under my vehicle as I pulled out of the garage. I carried it back in and they charged me $890.00 and stated since the recall work was done in december this would not be covered. I have the parts they replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10160622, filed 2006-06, 140,000 miles“When filling the gas tank, the pump cuts off at 3/4 full. When I try to fill it all the way, it over flows onto the ground after the pump cuts off again. The dealer (team Chevrolet) says there is nothing wrong with the tank. They say it is the gas station I am using or I should just hold the gas nozzle myself until it is full.”
NHTSA complaint #10008354, filed 2003-03, 3,000 miles“During evacuation for hurricane rita as we were proceeding in traffic our 2002 chevy Suburban just died. It was as if it was getting no fuel. We had a full tank. The RPM and power steering along with the engine just went dead. Since the hurricane I have talk to 3 other people with suburbans or yukons that this happen to. The dealership said it was the fuel pump. I now think something is wrong with these vehicles. I have the fuel pump taken from my Suburban.”
NHTSA complaint #10146861, filed 2006-01, 43,000 miles“Driving at highway speeds, car engine died immediately after sputtering and losing power. First time this happened, I pulled off the road and restarted the car almost immediately. Drove another 600 miles without incident. Second time, car died again at highway speeds. Restarted after 15 minutes. After reporting the problem to on-star and having remote diagnostics run, I drove another 25 miles towards dealership rather than waiting for tow. (118 deg heat in desert sun). Engine failed again about 200 yds from dealership. Dealer replaced fuel pump, pressure regulator, and filter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128229, filed 2005-07, 63,400 miles“Vehicle will stall on occasion while driving down the road. Acts as if the accelerator is not working causing the vehicle to come to a stop while trying to apply the accelerator pedal. This has happened at least 3 other times since purchasing the vehicle new. The first incident happened at about 10,000 miles on the vehicle and the last incident happened with a little over 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10359964, filed 2010-10, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10129057Jan 9, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an oil leak shortly after a cold start when extremely low ambient…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 32 | 16% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 27 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 9% |
| 2001 | 60 | 14% |
| 2000 | 40 | 14% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 46 | 11% |
| 1996 | 23 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 3 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
127 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTires
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology