2002 GMC Suburban Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 GMC Suburban, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.
“Dt: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving. He was able to restart the vehicle and drove it to the dealership. The fuel gauge worked improperly. The dealership said the stalling problem was caused by a fuel pump failure. The fuel pump has been replaced. Updated 05/23/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10141786, filed 2005-11, 75,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle had a power failure while driving 5 MPH. The ignition would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined there was an ignition problem. On the second visit, the independent repair shop diagnosed the vehicle with a fuel pump problem. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the service dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10166751, filed 2006-08, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 2 | 29% |
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 19 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 12% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Suburban
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC 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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