2002 GMC GM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GM years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC GM. That ranks 2nd out of 2 GM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC GM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 3 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | 3 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | 3 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 90,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC GM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC GM.
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.
Hi [xxx]; well me any sister was taking the kids to a football [xxx]; game an the van was parked an jump out of gear an hit the tree [xxx]; the air bags open as well . A lady call me from the dealership . But i have not here from her no more the case with to .courts an the insurance company…
I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 AM GENERAL H1 HUMMER AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP, MY H1 ACCELERATED MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP A 5 TON VEHICLE. I ALMOST ENDED UP IN A HEAD ON CRASH BUT PLACED GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND MY ENGINE TACH GAGE MAXED OUT AND AFTER 10 SECONDS LET GO. ACCORDING TO AM GENERAL THEY HAVE…
I have a 2002 chevy tahoe that has a bumping noise in the steering column. I also have three friends that have the exact same noise in their like vehicle. It seems it should be a recall since it is in this number of vehicles. I have reported it to the nstb and got a note back thank you for your…
Car will not start passlock problem
Bad design of emergency brake on my 2002 tahoe suv. Had seldom used the emergency brake and was getting the state inspection done and would not pass inspection due to failure of the emergency brake. Auto repair replaced the damaged equipment.
Other GMC GM years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 GM | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC GM?
Owners most often report parking brake, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC GM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC GM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GM model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.