2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical System Problems
- 20
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- approximate failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Seats
SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM WIRING UNDERNEATH.
Fire reported
ODI 11231482
Electrical System
During the past seven years, at random intervals ranging from days, months and years, my tahoe will not start. I have had it checked by a chevrolet dealer and an independent automotive shop. They are unable to replicate the problem. This happens when i stop the vehicle to get gas, park it to go shopping or to a doctor's office. I never know if it is going to start or not. I fear for the safety of my wife and son…
ODI 10910883
Electrical System
Purchased the truck brand new in 2002 and have had nothing but hell from it. We've had several issues, several breakdowns and stranded moments on the highway due to something malfunctioned in the fuel system that even chevy couldn't figure out. It's been unreliable and given us hell the entire time we've owned it. We've dumped thousands $$ into repairs in the last 15 years. Most recently a new transmission after it…
Fire reported
ODI 10860225
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at 45 mph, the abs warning light illuminated. The contact applied the brake pedal and heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was turned off and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10732686
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* 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.
ODI 10583907
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 46,273.
ODI 10561867
Electrical System · Engine
Tl - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage were…
ODI 10565962
Electrical System
It started on oct. 15, 2013, i went outside o start my truck and it would not start i had to get a jump for it to turn over. It happens everyday. I replaced the battery as well as the starter recently. I have to put it on charge every other night since something in the electrical system is causing it to drain. I have yet to find out what. There is nothing left on at night or when i park it during the day. I am…
ODI 10557482
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the engine could not be started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The contact was made aware of a manufacturer's recall pertaining to the ignition switch, however her vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.
ODI 10587855
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the key failed to turn to start the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the pass lock failed to work. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,167.
ODI 10692544
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the technician diagnosed that the ignition was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10575835
Electrical System
When the a/c fan is turned on..it begins to make a fluttering noise the whole time you are driving.( very loud). I have had to a/c belts to break because of this fluttering. The compressor must be locking up. *tr
ODI 10466690
Electrical System · Seats
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. *tr
ODI 10365458
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Due to the error in the fuel gauge(indicating more fuel than the vehicle had) the vehicle ran out of fuel on the interstate with my entire familty on board. This could have been a serious accident as i was unable to exit the freeway and was not given a low fuel indicator light. This error in fuel level could have resulted in serious injury and i request a oem recall to correct gauge or sensor errors, our fuel gauge…
ODI 10399061
Air Bags · Electrical System
In 2009 my ignition switch would not work.i would try 3 or 4 times to start the car and it would finally start. It occurred driving for about 1 hour over bumpy roads. I had weseloh chevrolet diagnose it but they couldn't identify the problem. Finally they installed a new ignition switch and charged me 425.oo and it still shuts off. Now i fin d out they knew about this in 2003.my car is unsafe.they installe another…
ODI 10576743
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels
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…
ODI 10662533
Electrical System
Turned a/c on and heard a rattle then a thumping sound. A/c still worked for two days then the a/c belt broke. This was a brand new belt. Mechanic replaced belt, drove across the street....compressor locks up and breaks the belt. Mechanic contacts gm and finds out that the fan clutch could go out, send a signal to a/c compressor causing to lock up. Replace fan clutch, replaced belt....again noise then belt breakage.…
ODI 10125639
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Structure · Visibility
Chevrolet tahoe 2002, transmission failure. *bf the consumer purchased a vehicle that once had a transmission problem, the consumer was told the transmission problem had been fully corrected. The consumer then found out that the transmission was never fixed and the vehicle has been in the shop for a total of 3 times. Not only was the vehicle slipping, slow to shift and exhibiting a noise when shifting from park to…
ODI 10113843
Electrical System
Went to start car so i could pick daughter up from a basketball game (11:30 p.m. On a friday night) and the truck would not start. It would turn but got no fire to it. The following morning it did the same thing to include the monday morning. Had it towed to dealer, it started on the first try when the tow truck let it down. They check it out, told me it was my fuel pump. Charged me $645. The following week (sunday,…
ODI 10104869
Electrical System
The electrical system has shorted out the fuel pump 3 times, dealer replaced fuel pump after every incident. Please provide additional information. Ts
ODI 8021779