2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Various incidents of vehicle dying while driving on highway when temperatures are high. Does not do it when cold. Has failed to start also. After waiting 10-20 minutes engine may start and continue without problem to destination. Have changed sensor without improvement of problem. Local garage has…”
filed Mar 3, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning when driving various speeds. The failure recurred over a span of several months until the check engine light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that he was able…”
filed Jan 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
06-06-01-019C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 14, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Suburban 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Suburban 1500 | 13 | 7% |
| 2006 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 Suburban 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Suburban 1500 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 Suburban 1500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 Suburban 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Suburban 1500 | 3 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.