2002 GMC Express Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2005 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Express. That is the most of any Express model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 GMC Express problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~18,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~77,500 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling133%18,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%77,500——
Structure133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 GMC Express recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Express.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

There was a failure of the anti lock brakes when i went to stop. They went right to the floor and did not catch. I hit a line of stopped cars and 4 of them were all hit as a result of my failure to stop. My knee cap was fractured where it hit the dash. My son has unknown injuries to his arm from…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 8, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10135901

While turning vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 6, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10072209

Consumer called complaining about having problems with car not been stable. Also stated that while driving the vehicle it feel unstable with any tough movement will cause the vehicle to feel if it is going to flip over. Dealer was contacted and someone from the manufacture will come to inspect the…

Structure · received Dec 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 10001429

Other GMC Express years

← 2001 Express

YearComplaintsRecalls
200230
2001 Express30
2000 Express20
1999 Express10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Express?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Express?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 GMC Express a good year?

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