CarRecallWatchThe 2002 GMC Tahoe has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2002 GMC Tahoe recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 GMC Tahoe.
Most common 2002 GMC Tahoe problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS RETRACTOR MAKES A SQUEAKING SOUND WITH NORMAL CAR OR DRIVER MOVEMENTS. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO WEAR ON SEAT BELT RETRACTOR RATCHET AND THAT THE ONLY SOLUTION WAS A REPLACEMENT OF THE RETRACTOR AND REUPHOLSTERED OF SEAT AT A COST OF $350. FAILURE TO MAKE THE REPAIR MIGHT RESULT IN THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS 40,OOO MILES ON IT. THIS APEARS TO BE A SAFETY DEFECT. *JB
WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE'S SPEED WAS REDUCED TO 20 MPH. THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER SIGN FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE TACHOMETER AT 21,834, BUT PROBLEM REPEATED. THEN, WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH, VEHICLE WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST TIRE. *JB
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB
2002 GMC Tahoe questions
Does the 2002 GMC Tahoe have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 GMC Tahoe at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Tahoe?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Tires (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 GMC Tahoe has been fixed?
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