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2 out of 5 stars

Got a Lemon

joshmatt, 04/27/2014
updated 04/27/2016
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 2WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

We bought our 2002 Tahoe with 99K on it. It was super clean. Within the first 3 months we replaced the rack and pinon steering, and the front A/C condensor. One year later we replaced the back A/C condensor. Then it began to die while driving, let it cool off and it would do it again, all b4 125K. I think I got a lemon because everybody else gets 200K from them. I loved our Tahoe and I am going to buy another one, if I get burned again it will be the last one I buy, but I really dont expect that to happen.

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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

Exceeding my expectations

aaron , 03/12/2003
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

After driving a 97 Nissan Pathfinder for 5 years, I though ride quality couldn't be improved on another SUV. I was wrong. This car rides like a well mannered Cadillac. 5.3 V8 is a must. Has a nice throaty V8 rumble when you punch it. low road noise compared to my wifes new Ford Exploder which we hate. Very little cargo room when 3rd row seat isn't folded up. Fuel economy totally stinks, especially if you like to utilize the big V8 (which I do.) Turning radius is absolutely fantastic, light years better than my Pathfinder or the Exploder even though they are much smaller. I feel very safe carrying my 9 month old. I couldn't ask for a better family car!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Overall Excellent, couple of quirks

Dave S, 01/01/2010
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Amazing that people complain about gas mileage on a large SUV that pulls almost 9,000lbs. I've had my Tahoe for 6 years and will never sell it (I've never kept a car longer than 5 years). ZERO repairs, only maint. The ONLY thing that REALLY bothers me is my Onstar was ANALOG and was canceled a couple years ago by GM with no opportunity to upgrade, even if I paid for it. It WAS one of my favorite features. The most surprising characteristic...the ride! It rides like a car on the highway, very smooth. Power is awesome, and since I avg. 75 on CA freeways, mileage is normal. The AUTO 4wd is superb, trany strong, and the Vortec engines are bulletproof. One of the best vehicles I've ever owned.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

We drove them all and this thing rules

Mark Rasmussen, 07/29/2002
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 2WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My wife and I were looking for a bigger Suv than the current Lexus RX 300 we had. We headed over to the Cadillac Dealer and checked out the Escalades. Now I'm not going to lie, I love this truck. But I didnt love the $900 lease payment we would have had. Leaving the dealer we drove by the Chevrolet dealer and figured we'd go check out a Tahoe. The rest is history. This SUV, in my opinion is an incredible vehicle at any price. Never mind the fact that a fully loaded Tahoe will run you about 12k less than a no option Escalade. We Put on 20 wheels, billet Grill, exhaust, and removed all the emblems...and this thing looks REALLY GOOD! Now go get one!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Tahoe-1

macman, 07/25/2002
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned other SUV's, but the Tahoe is definitely delivers a lot more for the money. Overall the Tahoe has been reliable and fun to operate. The interior manufacturing quality and design is somewhat less than what I would expect from a $38,000 SUV. A few trim details have come loose and had to be repaired by the dealer. Door hinge spot-welds have come loose also requiring a trip back to the dealer. The interior could be improved without have to upgrade to the full leather package. Overall... very satisfied.

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