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3GNFK16T81G••••••2002 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 build (10 vs 2).
10on this build
101on the model
43builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 4Structure 2Hydraulic 2Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2014
On january 29, 2014, my husband was driving my suburban traveling on a snow and icy road when the suburban begin to spin and went down an embankment. He was trapped in the vehicle between the steering wheel and windshield. He was wearing the shoulder and lap belt.the air bags…
Service BrakesJun 2023
This vehicle has a non-functioning parking brake. There was a recall in 2004 for 880,000 trucks and suv's. I have taken it to my garage twice but they cannot fix this problem because it is not fixable
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2015
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel pump was disabled and the odor of fuel was present. Also, the contact indicated that the fuel gauge displayed…
Electrical SystemJun 2012
My vehicle's "service engine soon" light continues to light up even after having the code erased. Many other owners of chevrolet suburbans have the same issue. Obd code p0332 states the knock sensor has low voltage. The problem many people have is when water or moisture gets…
Fuel SystemMar 2006
I have a 2002 suburban that had a recall for the gas tank leaking when it is filled past 3/4 full. The recall work was done in december 2005. Then in march I smelt gas again I noticed a large puddle was under my vehicle as I pulled out of the garage. I carried it back in and…
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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 3GNFK16T81G252028 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.