2002 Chevrolet Suburban Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 286 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 286 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Rear liftgate window exploded out. It sent glass 25' to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked. It was about 39deg f outside. No tampering or forced entry visible. The lift arms were locked in the open position. The driver side arm would not compress. The window assembly was still latched closed to the liftgate. Pics available.”
NHTSA complaint #10000857, filed 2003-01, 20,800 miles“While driving at 70 MPH consumer heard a loud explosion coming from the passenger's side. After further examination consumer determined that the front passenger window exploded outward. Dealer claimed that the problem was unusual and unknown to them.”
NHTSA complaint #10073917, filed 2004-07, 64,000 miles“The rivets on the driver seat are loose, the seat moves, and the noise is annoying. The entire track has to be replaced at the owners expense. The problem recurred after repair. The wiper blades were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10113049, filed 2005-04, 54,500 miles“Windshield wiper fluid reservoir has been replaced twice, and at the time of this complaint, it has been discovered that the plastic tank has cracked, and is leaking for the third time.”
NHTSA complaint #10102405, filed 2004-12, 35,635 miles“Dt: the contact stated the rear window defroster did not work after multiple repairs. The wire continually became detached from the window. Every time the vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs they reattached the wire. The defroster had not worked for the past year. The dealer determined that the rear window should be replaced to correct the problem. This has not been done due to the excessive expense.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 44 | 7% |
| 1998 | 48 | 24% |
| 1997 | 37 | 9% |
| 1996 | 42 | 12% |
| 1995 | 50 | 11% |
| 1994 | 168 | 20% |
| 1993 | 43 | 9% |
| 1992 | 17 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
127 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTires
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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