2002 Chevrolet Suburban Technical Service Bulletins

420 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037933Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
• 10036545Oct 1, 2010Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. Do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. Technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to service just leaking pitman shaft seal. *pe updated 5/9/11.
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Equipment, Electrical system. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 10026804Oct 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. All 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission.
• 10026805Sep 1, 2008Equipment. Buick chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Csc letter was received.
• 10026704Aug 1, 2008Fuel system. Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10024345Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
• 10021676Jun 15, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. New design front axle side bearing adjusters.
• 10022470Jun 1, 2007Brakes. Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
• 10021206Mar 22, 2007Electrical system. Horn inoperative at times.
• 10021021Feb 22, 2007Engine cooling. Service vme. Supplement to 00-02-35-003l. Update on new I-shaft.
• 10012089Feb 1, 2007Steering. Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *eh updated *eh updated.
• 10020874Sep 23, 2006Suspension. Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
• 10018627Jan 9, 2006Exterior lighting. Fog lamps inoperative.
• 10017299Nov 2, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift.
• 10011197Nov 1, 2005Suspension. 20 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo. *tt updated.
• 10017232Oct 29, 2005Brakes. Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
• 10017190Oct 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
• 10017155Oct 26, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature.
• 10017023Oct 21, 2005Electrical system. Additional diagnostic information dtc p0757.
• 10017764Oct 1, 2005Seats. Unwanted/loose seat movement.
• 10016714Sep 28, 2005Suspension. Automatic level control inoperative due to water ingestion.
• 10016707Sep 28, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. The encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be damaged.
• 10016558Sep 22, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm.
• 10016715Sep 1, 2005Brakes. Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
• 10017336Jun 1, 2005Engine cooling. Flexible fuel (rpo l59) rough idle, misfire, malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code p0300.
• 10014899May 11, 2005Steering. Steering idler arm inspection procedure.
• 10014870May 11, 2005Engine cooling. 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
• 10014853May 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 or erratic 4wd/awd operation.
• 10014809May 10, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1026 atc fuse open.
• 10017360May 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof jams when closing.
• 10013572Apr 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement.
• 10013533Apr 21, 2005Steering. Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
• 10013523Apr 21, 2005Air bags. Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10013496Apr 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes.
• 10013378Apr 18, 2005Electrical system. Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
• 10017339Apr 1, 2005Wheels. Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed.
• 10015034Mar 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base.
• 10015008Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636.
• 10014947Mar 1, 2005Equipment. Proper onstar cellular antenna mast usage.
• 10014945Mar 1, 2005Suspension. Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. Original not yet received.
• 10011756Jan 31, 2005Body and structure. Pop cluck click noise on right or left turns.
• 10011752Jan 31, 2005Fuel system. Updated fuel card sending units available at wpc. This also includes 2002 2004 l59 k6 c6 c1 c2 k1 k2 models.
• 10011729Jan 31, 2005Engine cooling. Resonance noise at idle.

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