2002 GMC C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC C Series. That ranks 4th out of 11 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC C Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 1,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC C Series.
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.
2002 sierra pickup has a clunking noise in the steering column. Worse while turning at low speeds. Dealer lubed it at 12,000 miles. It only last a short time the noise is back again. Vehicle has now has only 32,200 miles. Appreciate any help or ideals on what to do to fix this problem. *tr
A new distributor cap and rotor has been replaced 2 times within a 6 month period. The vehicle tries to start but it doesn't catch and then sounds like it's trying to back fire. The ac coil is leaking on to the cap and producing moisture which is why it will not start or stalls and will not start…
Other GMC C Series years
← 2001 C Series · 2005 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 C Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 1 | 0 |
See all GMC C Series problems by year, every GMC model, or the GMC VIN decoder.
Similar GMC models
Embed this 2002 GMC C Series badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC C Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.