2002 Chevrolet Suburban Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2002 2001 2000 1998 1996 1995 1992

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

13 City / 17 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

285 -340

Seats

3 -9

Positive Owner Reviews

Sonia A

The suburban life, my story.

The suburban is the longer version. Four leather bucket seats and a bench seat in the very back. I love all the room. You still have room in back for storage. A little gas guzzler, but to me it is worth it. It is good on highway. It also have a runner to step on to help you get in. I am short, so it certainly helps me.

Qiana L

The good and bad of a large SUV.

This SUV is good for traveling with a large family. This SUV is also good for the winter. You may have to keep brakes up but no major issues. If you are interested in purchasing a large SUV then suburbans are a great fit. These are large SUVs that are gas guzzlers if you are the only person using it.

Hannah A

I love driving this vehicle. I love how it has ac throughout all three rows

The four wheel drive in this vehicle is very strong. It has rear ac and 3 rows. It's a perfect family vehicle. It is so roomy inside. It also has tvs in the back of the head rests which is great for long rides. The seats are very comfortable. It is very reliable we always use it when we have a long trip to go on

Delonda K

It is third row and still has a lot of space

We just bought our car and I love it. It is a little high on gas but it is very reliable and it is big enough to fit my family.

Amanda D

It has third row seating.

I like that my vehicle has electric seats and air vents in the back. I also like that there is a third row of seats that I can either put up or store down. My favorite thing about it is the amount of room for all passengers.

Gina L

Super-suburban goes wherever it wants!

It is a beast! Reliable, rough, hauls people and stuff like a trooper and is comfortable to ride in. I love that with the 4-wheel drive no terrain or weather conditions keep me from going where I want. It also hauls our travel trailer which enables us to explore and travel like we love.

Kara T

Affordable and well worth it to me and family.

I have had my car since 2010 and minus new tires and a few minor upgrades. She has been a lifesaver in many situations. Great gas mileage on the interstate, comfortable for my kids and pets on road trips. No complaints. Drives like a dream and gets us where we need to be.

George R

It is great in the winter time. Its 4x4.

Great truck it fits 7 people DVD players in it. Has a lot of comfort. Great on gas mileage. Chevy is the way to go if u want to buy a great truck.

Negative Owner Reviews

Jason P

A truly safe and steady vehicle.

This is truly a tremendous vehicle. It is one of the most remarkable and reliable vehicles I have ever drove. I would recommend it to someone looking for a new vehicle. It is very safe. It also very good mileage on gas. It also has plenty of room in it.

Brooke R

The one most important thing others should know about my car is that it has a ton of space

It is about 16 years old and still runs great. Of course it has a few problems here and there but it will stay with me until it completely dies!

Amy W

I love having a large trunk space. I love having 9 seatbelts. I don't like that the paint is fading.

Great for large! This is suburban has lasted us a very long time. We have been very happy with this!

Sharon S

Good running can in winter.

Its drives find and runs fine it has heated seats and air in it and the heat works in the back for the dogs and it gets nice and warm nice running vehicle in winter with 4 wheel drive that can be converted to all wheel in just a push of a button love it in winter.

Katie M

I could drive suburbans forever, never switch and be perfectly happy.

Love the car. It has all the bells and whistles. The only reason I dislike it is because the previous owner did not take very good care of it and it shows. This vehicle has 242, 000 miles on it. In 5 years it is broken down once. It is comfortable and . V8, basically a comfortable indoor truck. Customizing this vehicle is easy with rims, mufflers and hitch covers. It has 4 wheel drive also.

Rebecca Z

Enough room for a good size family.

It runs good gets me to where I need to go. The brakes are out engine light always stays on. Have had it tested and shows nothing.

Heather K

The suburban is an important tool for our family.

The suburban is a workhorse. I consider my vehicle a tool, it does not matter to me how fancy it is and is not a status symbol of some sort for me - it gets me where I need to go, accommodates my family plus some and is a very comfortable ride. The suburban has been reliable and very comfortable, it pulled our airs stream effortlessly and we have taken it across the country. I feel safe in it because of its size. We have had some electrical problems with it which seems to be a Chevrolet thing - we've had three and have had electrical issues with all three. The suburban handles well, though having the 2500 means it is a heavy vehicle and it can be hard to control on a curvy road or going down hill usually requiring me to go under the speed limit to stay in control of the vehicle - not a complaint, just a fact. Highway traveling is a breeze. It is my favorite vehicle as far as power goes, I actually prefer a standard transmission in my vehicles because I can control how quickly I get going - that is not an issue at all in our suburban - when I hit the gas pedal she goes. It is held up well to our three children that now adult size teenagers. Also since we are a family of five finding a roomy, comfortable, affordable vehicle is really hard to come by. The suburban (bought used) checked all the boxes. We had a suburban prior to this one and got rid of it prematurely - even though I would like to have a smaller vehicle our lifestyle is not ready for such a change. So the suburban it is.

robert m

Chevy suburban family hauler.

Running strong at over 240 thousand miles. Plenty of seating for our family of 5 and all of their stuff.

Chevrolet Suburban Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Z71

285 HP 15-15 MPG 7-8 Seats

Commercial

320 HP 3-9 Seats

320-340 HP 7-9 Seats

320-340 HP 7-8 Seats

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Reviews

4.38

91 Reviews

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5 stars

52%

4 stars

35%

3 stars

13%

2 stars

1 star

Justin T on April 3, 2021

2002 suburban fully loaded with all the bells

Best truck i ever had go chevy i have had 6 of them and i love them all if i could i would have 30 of them

Natalie T on April 3, 2021

Large full sized SUV with plenty of space for people and things

My suburban is a very reliable vehicle with plenty of room for our large family. I like the 3rd row seating and still having a full trunk area. I don't like the poor gas mileage, even for a full sized SUV it uses a lot of gas.

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Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban has an average owner rating of 4.39 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

2002 Ford Excursion

4.42

2002 Chevrolet Suburban

4.38

2002 GMC Yukon

4.29

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban has a combined MPG of 15 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Full Size SUVs.

2002 Ford Explorer

21 MPG

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2002 GMC Yukon

15 MPG

Tie

2002 Chevrolet Suburban

17 MPG

Is The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban A Good Car?

Yes for sure it is good and reliable and spacious and you can haul a lot of things. It's held up over time and continues to be the family vehicle and was very much worth the invest

Courtney S.

Yes, it's a good vehicle? I always wanted a suburban. A newer model would have been nice, but a 2002 would have to do for now.

Maureen W.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban?

Yes it's reliable overall. Like any vehicle it has problems and has needed repairs. Some typical and others not so much. The window switch has gone out on the front passenger window multiple times... Read More

Luke S.

Is The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban A Good Value?

We paid $35,000 for a new Chevy suburban in 2001. I think it's a very good value, especially since now a new one is so much more money.

Kimberly E.

The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban cost one $7000. 00. I guess it it was a good value. My father seem to think so. He is a mechanic.

Anon P.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 Chevy Suburban wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The wheel bolt pattern for the 2002 Chevy Suburban is listed by the manufacturer aS6 luG5.5 inch or 139.7 mm Standard Offset. The bolt pattern iS-Classified using two numbers for any vehicle. The first number...

What's the 2002 Chevy Suburban transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2002 Chevy Suburban transmission fluid capacity is 20.7 quarts. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the...

What's the 2002 Chevy Suburban headlight bulb size?

Answer: The 2002 Chevy Suburban headlight bulb size iS9006/hb4 for the low beam and 9005/hb3 for the high beam. Being able to see at night is crucial for driving down the road. Your lights need to be functioning or You...

What's the 2002 Chevy Suburban battery size?

Answer: The 2002 Chevy Suburban battery size is Group Size 34/78. This piece of equipment will eventually become useless. The battery will need to be swapped out every 50,000 to 60,000 miles. It may coSTSome money, but...

Where is the 2002 chevy suburban ecm located?

Answer: Look underneath the instrument panel glove box on the passenger side of Your 2002 Chevy Suburban to locate the ECM. But what does the ECM do exactly. Well It essentially functions as the main computer for many...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Rollover

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Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety