2002 Chevrolet Suburban Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 286 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,504miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 286 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,504 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When driving my 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 at speeds under 10 MPH in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the ABS independently activated. This happened in dry weather on a freeway. When the ABS independently activated, the car vibrated and accelerated with difficulty and jerked. The brakes locked up, causing a tire to blow out. The car caught fire where the brakes had locked up the front right wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11256903, filed 2019-09, 120,000 miles“-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving at 55 MPH the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front passenger wheel. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic. The wheel hub assembly had to be replaced. When she attempts to apply the brakes, the vehicle slides at first and eventually stops. She has experienced this failure numerous times. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer again as of this date. The current mileage was 79,200. The failure mileage was 79,007. Updated 4/23/08”
NHTSA complaint #10222475, filed 2008-03, 79,007 miles“When driving at highway speeds or even around town the vehicle randomly jerks to one side or another alignment was just done and was told all was good tires are new Pitman armor place ball joints replaced still having the issue of it darting specially when going around curves it wants to pull vehicle to the ditch and I look like I am driving drunk which I'm not I've had my mechanic try to inspect the issue he couldn't find it I heard they're made possibly be a TSB out for it but it's hidden”
NHTSA complaint #11507298, filed 2023-02“The steering pump has plenty of fluid in the reservoir and has been changed regularly. All of the sudden all power assisted steering disappeared when turning to the left making parking nearly impossible causing a great safety concern as this is my only vehicle and now my wife cannot take the truck anywhere. According to other owners, it's a common issue caused by the booster valve sticking shut and when I inquired about repair, I was quoted a part cost of 300 bucks which I don't have at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11419663, filed 2021-06“The contact stated the ABS system activated while traveling 10 MPH. The contact received a recall letter #05v379000 regarding the ABS wheel speed sensor. The dealer determined the vehicle's problem was with the wheel hub, which was not covered by the recall. Updated 12/01/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10171659, filed 2006-10, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology