2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban k2500. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall and sporadically fail to start. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) for the 2001 model suburban. The dealer advised the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall because the recall was not for his model year vehicle. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 71,000 and the failure mileage was 68,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2011

“Our 2002 chevrolet k2500 suburban's anti-lock brakes slip (trigger) at low speed, which was not needed, nearly causing a couple of accidents. No brake light comes on during this to show failure. This happens every single time the brakes are applied when rolling to a stop. It is believed to be a faulty wheel speed sensor issue. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2010

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500. The vehicle has firestone steel tex a/t tires, line size lt245/75r16. The contact stated the tires were exhibiting separation from the chords. In addition, the front passenger's tire was dry rotted. The contact stated the tread separated and damaged the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage of the tires was 500. The vehicle failure and current mileages were 91,418.”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2010

“2002 chevy suburban 2500. 42,000 miles. Engine stalls with no warning. Sometimes while stopped at light or when driving. After waiting a few minutes car starts after reading other posts had crank sensor replaced today very stressing and dangerous. -- no power steering or power brakes. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2009

“2002 suburban 2500 8.1 faulty crankshaft position sensor. Vehicle died on highway at 65 mph. Almost crashed into other vehicles. This happened a few times. The vehicle could not be diagnosed. Due to the sensor fault never being stored in the fault codes. The 2001 8.1 has been recalled for this reason why hasn't the 2002 its the same part number? There are many complaints about this issue. I have the old part. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2009

“Engine stalls while driving at random times, approximately every 80 miles. Engine will start back after a wait of more than 30 seconds. The engine will stall while hot or cold, idling or driving at any speed. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2009

“I recently purchased a 2002 chevrolet 2500 suburban with an 8.1l engine. After only a week it would suddenly stall at different highway speeds. It did this 3 times in one week. I then discovered the problem was the crankshaft positioning sensor, which has been recalled on 2001 models. Why has this part not been recalled on the 2002 model it has the exact same defective sensor from the factory as the 2001 had. This failure creates a very dangerous situation in an suv of such size. When the engine stalls there is no power brakes or power steering, and hopefully you have enough momentum to get out of the way of traffic. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2008