Overview & Reviews

All models get the previously optional Premium Ride suspension. LS Tahoes get six-way power driver and front passenger seats, along with foglights, heated outside mirrors, side-mounted assist steps and a programmable HomeLink transmitter for opening garage doors or automatic gates. The 5300 V8 is now capable of running gasoline/ethanol fuel blends.

• Strong engines, roomy interior, truck-like durability.

• Spotty build quality, dated interior design.

User Reviews:

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  Awesome Tahoe - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By kolocar - December 11 - 9:13 pm

  Purchased this 2002 LS (with most of the LT features) in April 2015 with 104K on the clock. Its now December 2015 and we are approaching 123K. We have driven it on at least a half dozen trips between Dallas and Chicago, Asheville-NC and Colorado Springs. With the exception of having to replace the flex fuel module, the truck has been amazing. Extremely comfortable, and with handling reflexes that would otherwise be expected of a much smaller SUV. Absolutely love the 325 CID V8 - smooth and pulls strong all the way to 6000 rpm. It uses a quart of oil about every 6,000 miles - amazing. It has hauled anything we have had to stuff into it.

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  This was the best car Ive owned! - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Lindsey G. - September 16 - 7:59 am

  Ill miss my Tahoe. My mom and dad bought it with about 45k miles on it and gave it to me when it got to about 190k. I drove it for about 3 years until it got to 265k! I had to replace some things but at over 200k miles I felt like that was normal. Then, I got a 2009 Buick Enclave with 28k miles on it and have had to do more work to it than I ever thought about doing to the Tahoe! Great car to own.

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  Got a Lemon - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By joshmatt - April 26 - 11:09 pm

  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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  Best vehicle around - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By vthokie12 - December 19 - 4:05 pm

  Purchased LT 4x4 model used with 42K miles on it...now 130K miles later the only thing Ive had to do is put gas and oil in this work horse and it goes! I have owned everything under the sun and typically have maintenance problems with vehicles around 100K, but the Tahoe has broken that mold and I could not be happier. Hopefully they still make them like this when I buy a newer one.

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  Peace of Mind - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By F.Rae - November 4 - 2:00 am

  Believe it or not,our Yukon had 160000 miles when I bought it for my wife on Mothers Day 09. Except for a water pump replacement, which was a snap to do myself, we have had no sign of trouble with this Black Beauty. Great ride. Very comfortable. A little hard on fuel but we dont complain. 12 mpg on average. It was as new inside and out when we bought it and still is as new. A wonderful Vehicle. Only one problem. When our daughter used it one day she did not want to give it back. She drives an acura

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  Solid as a rock! - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By LEE - May 12 - 12:37 pm

  Awesome truck solid as a rock..I was looking at Ford Expeditions but quickly changed my mind when I read all the bad reviews. I love A GM product. Like the commercials always said "SOLID AS A ROCK"

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  Will Miss My Tahoe - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By SR Cordell - April 17 - 2:06 pm

  Purchased new in 02 and just gave to my son with 180k miles on it. Maintenance items were normal wear items with very little in major repairs. I Normally trade my cars at 100K miles but liked the Tahoe so much I held onto it for 180k miles. Miles were road miles not around town. 18 MPG highway when new, and just checked at 180K and still gets 18 MPG highway. Turning radius is incredible, comfort is excellent, ride is "car-like", still looks like a new car. Best all-around vehicle I have owned. Will purchase another when GM doesnt stand for "Government Motors".

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  Domestics=Reliable - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By bowtieproud - February 1 - 8:04 pm

  240,000 mi and counting no problems mechanically, or electronically. However, GM discontinued analog Onstar in 2004, which stinks!! but other than that this vehicle masters in reliability. Zero problems, and no stranded or unsatisfied drivers. My Tahoe proves that GM can meet if not beat foreign automakers in reliability, and i hope its seen more, and more people will buy GM, and mot Foreign. Despite SUV still looks, drives, and rides great. I have 1000% confidence that this Tahoe will no problem rolling over to 3 if not 500,000 miles. Domestics are as reliable as the Foreign automakers advertise, only Ive got the physical evidence to prove the above statement. I love this tahoe!!

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  Overall Excellent, couple of quirks - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Dave S - January 1 - 1:19 pm

  Amazing that people complain about gas mileage on a large SUV that pulls almost 9,000lbs. Ive had my Tahoe for 6 years and will never sell it (Ive 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 Ive ever owned.

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  Super vehicle - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By noopdog - December 28 - 9:24 am

  Love my Tahoe!! I pull a 20 boat occasionally, and its a breeze! Im a big guy (64") and I love the roominess. Its also a very comfortable ride, great amenities (all power seats, windows, etc., etc.), pretty good sound system, push-button 4WD. Ive garaged it and otherwise tried to maintain it well w/regular service. It has been extremely dependable and very utilitarian (hey, its a sport "utility" vehicle, right)? If you are in the market for a used but dependable, well-performing, roomy SUV (understanding you wont get Prius mileage, to say the least) and can find one well-maintained, go for it!!