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1GNEK13Z12R••••••2002 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet TAHOE build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
348on the model
95builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 4Hydraulic 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesSep 2014
Total brake failure will all my children in car!!!!! Luckily nobody was hurt filing complaint with gm!!!!! Extremely luck it was not a fatal day for all of us!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fuel SystemMar 2009
Fuel pump shuts off while driving, stalling car. Also, car won't start if less than quarter tank of gas
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2008
I just bought a truck from a used car dealer, who said nothing was wrong with the vehicle. There is a problem with the heating and cooling. When I turn off the a/c it still blows air out of the vents, and the truck needs u joints
Service BrakesDec 2012
Had vehicle inspected. Mechanic, who is very good, told me brake lines starting to rust. This latest inspection showed issue getting worse. Was told eventually will have to be replaces. Expensive
Service BrakesApr 2011
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe k1500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle continued to accelerate while depressing the brakes. She was able to engage the emergency brake and shifted the vehicle into park. The vehicle was towed to the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNEK13Z12R193460 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.