2002 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V379000Aug 29, 20051,353,718 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2000–2002, Silverado 1999–2002, GMC Sierra 1999–2002 +4 more

  Reported issue: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania…

  Possible consequence: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within…

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• 03V094000Mar 7, 20033,674 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2000–2003, Ford Explorer 2000–2003, Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003 +9 more

  Reported issue: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.

  Possible consequence: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

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