10 of the 352 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 3% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 42,817 miles.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
DRIVER SIDE SIDE MIRROR HAS DEVELOPED A SPOT IN THE MIDDLE OF IT AND YOU CANNOT SEE OUT OF IT!
NHTSA complaint #10215851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER DID NOT WORK AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS. THE WIRE CONTINUALLY BECAME DETACHED FROM THE WINDOW. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS THEY REATTACHED THE WIRE. THE DEFROSTER HAD NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WINDOW SHOULD BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS NOT BEEN DONE DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10145475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THE RIVETS ON THE DRIVER SEAT ARE LOOSE, THE SEAT MOVES, AND THE NOISE IS ANNOYING. THE ENTIRE TRACK HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. *NM THE PROBLEM RECURRED AFTER REPAIR. *SC THE WIPER BLADES WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10113049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID RESERVOIR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND AT THE TIME OF THIS COMPLAINT, IT HAS BEEN DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC TANK HAS CRACKED, AND IS LEAKING FOR THE THIRD TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10102405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT AIR CONDITIONER LOST POWER AND HOT AIR CAME OUT FROM THE VENTS AREA. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM. MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER4 TO CONTACT ANOTHER SOURCE . AT THIS POINT WARRANTY EXPIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10087507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. AFTER FURTHER EXAMINATION CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW EXPLODED OUTWARD. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS UNUSUAL AND UNKNOWN TO THEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10073917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. THE WIPERS WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION *PH.
NHTSA complaint #10031691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED OUT. IT SENT GLASS 25' TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. IT WAS ABOUT 39DEG F OUTSIDE. NO TAMPERING OR FORCED ENTRY VISIBLE. THE LIFT ARMS WERE LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DRIVER SIDE ARM WOULD NOT COMPRESS. THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY WAS STILL LATCHED CLOSED TO THE LIFTGATE. PICS AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10000857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY
REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED OUT. IT SENT GLASS 25' TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. IT WAS ABOUT 39DEG F OUTSIDE. NO TAMPERING OR FORCED ENTRY VISIBLE. THE LIFT ARMS WERE LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DRIVER SIDE ARM WOULD NOT COMPRESS. THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY WAS STILL LATCHED CLOSED TO THE LIFTGATE. PICS AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10000857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REAR WINDOW OF LIFTGATE 'EXPODED' SENDING GLASS 10 TO 20 YDS W/O LOCATABLE PROJECTILE.
NHTSA complaint #762563 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.