2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Lights Problems
4 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (1)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your running lights have failed repeatedly, requiring about 30 replacements on both the right and left sides since 2015. Eventually the lights burned out so severely that even new bulbs won't work anymore, suggesting an underlying electrical or fixture problem beyond just the bulbs themselves. The fix will likely involve inspecting and repairing the wiring, sockets, or light housings rather than just replacing bulbs.
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2002 MALIBU. TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE. *NM
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BURNED OUT, AND WHEN HE WENT TO REPLACE THEM THE LIGHT BULB AND THE SOCKET WERE CHARRED. HE NOTICED THIS ON 7-19-05. HE HASN'T TALKED TO THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER BUT PLANS ON DOING SO. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED.*AK
DAY RUNNING LIGHTS ON VEHICLE BURNED OUT - UPON CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB FOUND THAT THE LIGHT BULB AND THE LIGHT SOCKET HAD BURNED - LIKE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE - CLEAR LENS COVER IS SMOKED UP.