2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 6 records
- fuel pump · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge will read the correct amount of fuel until it is about 3/4 to 1/2 a tank then start bouncing up and down then it will go all the way to empty and the fuel light comes on even though it has plenty of fuel. I have been driving down the road with my kids in the car and ran out of gas even though it registers fuel above the red mark and no low fuel light on. I know have ran out of gas several times and…
ODI 10524084
Fuel Gauge System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I own a 2002 chevy tahoe and about 8 months ago(december 2010) my fuel gauge began to start failing to read proper fuel levels. The problem continued for a couple more weeks until finally the fuel gauge simply wouldn't make a reading at all. I stayed optimistic that the situation would correct itself but no such correction arose. I tried using fuel injection cleaners to possibly resolve the issue but again nothing…
ODI 10419765
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving down interstate truck started to loose speed and died hard to control at 70mph. Had to try and get to the shoulder of road in heavy traffic, very dangerous this has happened to me 3 times tonight being the 3rd time, this needs to be a recall it puts peoples life in danger! *tr
ODI 10429202
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
Electronic Stability Control · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 chevy tahoe purchased used 11/2006 with 50,000 miles. Gas gauge never went to full. 4/2010 fuel pump was replaced $1000.00, now it's 7/2010 and gas gauge fluctuates while driving with full tank of gas to empty, car slows down and then suddenly picks back up with gas gauge showing full again. Very unsafe on freeways!! Was told by pepboys when they replaced fuel pump that something wasn't working with the…
ODI 10343740
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel pump shuts off while driving, stalling car. Also, car won't start if less than quarter tank of gas. *tr
ODI 10262039
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 tahoe shuts down at highway speeds. Sit for fifteen minutes starts back up. Only happens in 90+ degree days. Someone is going to get hurt. I've seen numerous complaints in the complaint dbase. *tr
ODI 10230506
Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 chevrolet tahoe 5.3l engine-fuel gauge level erratic. Dealer fuel level sensor in tank is the problem, however this is a "normal wear and tear" replacement item at 62,000 miles combined with high sulfur in ak fuels causes it. However, 2001 vw passat had same issue with sulfur and sensor which did warrant a recall action at no cost to owner. Vehicle description: sulfur in fuel interacts with certain additives…
ODI 10245560
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2002 chevy tahoe has experienced three fuel pump failures with the last failure being today. It cost me in excess of $ 850.00 to replace my fuel pump and tank today. All power to the vehicle is lost when the fuel pump has gone out. I believe chevy should have a recall on this item as i believe it could be a serious problem to loose power if traveling at interstate speed. *nm
ODI 10136804
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Leased 2002 chevrolet tahoe feb 2002. Serviced from oct 2003 thru feb 2004 after a sept 2003 oil change tire rotation service and conserns of fuel smell and suspension squeaks. Services were performed corrections were done new sending unit installed.october 27,2003 the gas tank on the tahoe burst when fueling at a gas station requiring fire and police unit to be sent. Vehicle towed to dealership. Vehicle was in…
1 injury
ODI 10072885
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Problems with suspension, brakes, and gas gauge giving out an improper reading. *mr few days after vehicle was being serviced, consumer noticed a fuel smell coming from vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer which they found out that the gas cap wasn't tight. Also, whicle putting fuel, gas tank burst spilling fuel to the consumer. In addition, consumer experienced stalling, suspension squeaks, and fuel related…
ODI 10081828
Body · Cables · Fuel System, Gasoline
I am a paramedic in st. Charles county missouri, a suburb of st. Louis. In the months of november and december 2002 i responded to three crashes involving full size gm trucks. All the vehicles caught fire in the left side of the engine compartment after a moderate to high speed impact. The vehicles were involved in driver side off set impacts that lead to intrusion into the engine compartment. The vehicles were a…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10000769