2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I am the original owner of a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe that experienced ABS cut-in at low speeds in dry weather in 2005 and was recalled under campaign 05v379000 / NHTSA action number : pe05020. The cut-in problem has recently returned, with exact same symptoms as before. I called GM as the original recall no longer appears to be in effect, but they do not appear to be willing/able to cover any repairs against that recall despite the corrosion treatment and lubrication obviously not being a permanent fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662533, filed 2014-12, 40,000 miles“I was delivering an some went wrong with my wheel on my truck.. My tire came off.an my truck lock up.an my truck roll 6 times....my tire on the back driver side was gone ...”
NHTSA complaint #10628960, filed 2014-08, 65,000 miles“I was pulling into a local gas station and the ABS cause me to not stop in time.. I ended up hitting the building... Cracking the brick work... The night before u notice the same thing... Hopping when I was at a slow speed trying to stop but this was very brief and I stopped... I looked on line and saw there was a recall for the wheel speed sensor.. This defect cause increase stopping distance... I then called Chevrolet to see if the recall affect my vehicle, but the only open recall was a head restraint.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519553, filed 2013-06, 177,000 miles“My right side wheel feels like it’s going to fall off and indicate the abs and emergency parking brake. I believe it’s a wheel hub bearing that’s coming loose or tie rods I’m not sure and One time the emergency parking brake engage on me and I had to pull over to the side and wasn’t able to drive it. When I turn on the engine or driving , idling I smell gasoline really bad”
NHTSA complaint #11486136, filed 2022-09“When driving at low speed and coming to a stop the ABS light comes on and the brakes slip and grind where it takes twice as long to stop the car. I have had the car looked at and was told all pads and rotors are fine also told it could possibly be a problem with the the ABS system.”
NHTSA complaint #10557121, filed 2013-12Related 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 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 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 Oct 30, 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