2002 GMC G VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 31, 2015 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G VAN years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC G VAN. That is the most of any G VAN model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). 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 G VAN problems

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

Electrical System1
Seats1 · ~51,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~86,868 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%———
Seats133%51,000——
Vehicle Speed Control133%86,868——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612009: 1200912015: 120151

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 GMC G VAN recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC G VAN.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc g van bus. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,868.

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 31, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10745378

Everytime that it rains or when we wash the van water gets into the brake light system in the back of the van and shorts out the system, the brakes do not work and the blinkers start going hay wire. We have tried numerous times to get it fixed, and put new bulbs in but the same incident keeps…

Electrical System · received Nov 17, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10292613

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front driver seat detached from the rear of the frame while approaching a stop sign at 30mph. The dealer was contacted on 08/28/06 and determined that the vehicle needed to be inspected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was never involved in a…

Seats · received Aug 28, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10166724

Other GMC G VAN years

← 2000 G VAN

YearComplaintsRecalls
200230
2000 G VAN10
1999 G VAN20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC G VAN?

Owners most often report electrical system, seats, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC G VAN?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 GMC G VAN a good year?

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