2002 Buick Buick Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 3, 2007 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Buick Truck years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Buick Buick Truck. That is the most of any Buick Truck model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 43,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Buick Buick Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~43,500 mi
Suspension2 · ~37,323 mi
Electrical System1 · ~43,500 mi
Equipment1 · ~43,500 mi
Power Train1
Tires1 · ~43,500 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~43,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline250%43,500——
Suspension250%37,323——
Electrical System125%43,500——
Equipment125%43,500——
Power Train125%———
Tires125%43,500——
Unknown or Other125%43,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 2 complaints
2002: 1200212005: 2200522007: 120071

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Buick Buick Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Buick Buick Truck.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Fuel pump failed with no scan codes displayed to the issues. Replaced fuel pump. Car started after two cranks. Drove the car for two days. While parking in the driveway the car stalled and would not restart. Fortunate this did not happen on the interstate. You would think a new fuel pump would last…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Dec 3, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10210685

Right and left wheel bearings starting to seize up had to replace only 31000 miles on car. *nm

Suspension · received Nov 16, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10142824

Right front wheel bearings replaced feb 2005. May 27, 2005 drove 150 miles(windows down tried to use ac for first time since summer 2004 and didn't seem to be cooling) to lavale, md-stopped to fill up. Got back in and engine would not turn over. Car towed to shop-stranded overnight. Shop determined…

Electrical System · received Jun 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10125316

Rough shift after stopping; no power engaged. Nearly rear-ended four times in wash,dc traffic. Happens at least 2-5 times/week. Not reproducible--intermittent. Maintaining log of when transmission shifts with a hard jerk before getting into gear. Local dealer investigated all leads w/no fix at this…

Power Train · received Apr 9, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 760501

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buick Buick Truck?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Buick Buick Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Buick Buick Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Buick Truck model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.