2002 GMC C/K Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Pickup years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup. That ranks 5th out of 6 C/K Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 56,337 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC C/K Pickup problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | 56,337 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 20% | 18,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC C/K Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While attempting to stop in my driveway, i lost braking power... Pedal went to the floor after a few pumps. Brake fluid out on the ground. Inspection revealed rear brake line failure because of corrosion. The truck had 56,337 miles at the time. In september 2011, the front lines failed because of…
Faulty disc brake rotors on general motor cars and trucks. Even though g.m. Dealers acknowledge problem refuse to correct without owner paying. Could possibly cause accident on brake failure.*ak
General motors heavy duty hitch on 1999-present trucks & suvs. Rated for 1500 lbs tounge weight & 15,000 lbs total w/weight dist. Flexes under light load comnditions when using weight distrubition. Potential metal fatigue and failure(trailer breaking loose) nothing was done by my dealer, i replaced…
Instrument panel failed completely without warning. *ak
One of our 2002 gmc pickups was involved in a frontal collision that was severe enough to bend the frame and total the truck but the air bags did not deploy. Due to the amount and type of damage i believe there is a problem. I contacted gm customer service but there did not seem to be any interest…
Other GMC C/K Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Pickup | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Pickup | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Pickup | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 C/K Pickup | 25 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickup model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.