2002 Chevrolet Tahoe - Reliability

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe by Identifix

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pressure Regulator, 6.6L Duramax Diesel engine, and the Crankshaft Position Sensor, all gas powered engines. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converter(s) (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only). The cost to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator for the Duramax Diesel is estimated at $440.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $91.11 for parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converter(s) is $740.00 for parts and $214.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Rear Axle Seals and the Front Axle Seals. The cost to repair the Rear Axle Seals is $28.00 for parts and $189.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Front Axle Seals is $34.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. All prices are extimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor. Failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor can cause the Antilock Brake System (ABS) to malfunction. The cost to replace the Front Wheel Speed Sensors is estimated at $124.97 for the parts and $84.50 for labor per wheel. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. This engages the antitheft system and prevents the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Tahoe by Identifix

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Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
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Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe by Identifix

Reliability History for Chevrolet Tahoe by Identifix

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