2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,945miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,945 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Cable that operates the rear seat mechanism broke so rear seat cannot be folded down which impedes the ability to access the 3rd row seating. Passengers in 3rd row seat cannot exit the vehicle through this door.”
NHTSA complaint #11128013, filed 2018-09, 108,000 miles“The seat latch(front) to secure the third row seat to the floor snapped apart. The seats remain in the vehicle and have not been exposed to water or outside elements. The integrity of the seat being securely latched to the floor in the event of a collision is now compromised.”
NHTSA complaint #10230388, filed 2008-06, 63,890 miles“When removing driver-side half of third row seat, die-cast metal hook-and-latch that is intneded to secure seat to the the vehicle snapped/sheared from seat. Concerned that one of the primary compenents apparently intended to secure the seat to the vehicle would snap so easily without excessive force or use.”
NHTSA complaint #10134223, filed 2005-08, 56,000 miles“2002 Chevrolet Tahoe drivers seat heater shocking driver and burning holes through the seat and leather. This occurs whether the heater is turned off or on.”
NHTSA complaint #10365458, filed 2010-11, 139,000 miles“Access to the third row seating cable lacy failed. If anyone in the third row needed to get out in an emergency they would be trapped most likely. All rear seat cables are broken.”
NHTSA complaint #11343351, filed 2020-08Related recalls
- 02V253000Sep 17, 2002On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2000–2002, GMC Yukon 2000–2002, Denali 2000–2002 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 2% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 20 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 5% |
| 1995 | 75 | 30% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
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 Oct 31, 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