2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,335miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,335 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.
“Have replaced running lights about 30ty times both rt and lt.finely it burned out so bad that it want let me replace the bulbs they just don't work anymore.this started about 2015 I didn't know of this site so here what can we do.thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11343199, filed 2020-08, 130,670 miles“Dt: the contact stated that on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe the daytime running lights on the driver's side burned out, and when he went to replace them the light bulb and the socket were charred. He noticed this on 7-19-05. He hasn't talked to the dealer or the manufacturer but plans on doing so. This was the first time this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10129413, filed 2005-07, 58,000 miles“Day running lights on vehicle burned out - upon changing the light bulb found that the light bulb and the light socket had burned - like it caught on fire - clear lens cover is smoked up.”
NHTSA complaint #10129308, filed 2005-07, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and malfunctioned. The ignition switch was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10583907, filed 2014-04, 175,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 52 | 8% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
182 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsTires
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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