• August 29, 2005Brakes

  Unwanted ABS activation

  NHTSA campaign 05V-379 · 1,353,718 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.

  The risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

• March 7, 2003Body and structure

  Southern comfort/running boards

  NHTSA campaign 03V-094 · 3,674 vehicles potentially affected · Structure

  The defect: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.

  The risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

• September 17, 2002Seats

  GM/folding head restraints

  NHTSA campaign 02V-253 · 558,904 vehicles potentially affected · Seats

  The defect: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.

  The risk: If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.

  The remedy: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began november 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.

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A campaign rarely covers every Tahoe built in 2002. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Chevrolet Tahoe model years

• 2025 1
• 2023 5
• 2022 4
• 2021 16
• 2020 3
• 2019 2
• 2018 3
• 2017 4
• 2016 8
• 2015 14
• 2014 3
• 2013 4
• 2012 3
• 2011 5
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• 2009 5
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• 2007 4
• 2006 3
• 2005 5
• 2004 2
• 2003 4
• 2001 5
• 2000 6
• 1999 1
• 1998 2

Common questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe: 05V-379 (Unwanted ABS activation); 03V-094 (Southern comfort/running boards); 02V-253 (GM/folding head restraints).

How do I know if my 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Chevrolet dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.