2002 GMC GMC Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GMC Truck years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC GMC Truck. That ranks 5th out of 8 GMC Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 60 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner 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 GMC Truck 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 | 3 | 33% | 60 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 11% | 36,230 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 1,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC GMC Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC GMC Truck.
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.
When i applied my brakes when coming up to a traffic light , i had total brake failure all brake lines are rusted and need to be replaced. *tr
2002 gmc 4x4 cab long wide bed pick up. Consumer states the air bags did not deploy. Consumer also states brakes did not seem to work correctly at times and rear drive shaft had severe vibration *tgw the consumer stated the engine had a bad knock, upon start-up and the dash panel lights were…
Support cable on tailgate of 2002 gmc sonoma snapped in two. Rust and corrosion were evident at the break point. I noticed on the chevy silverado's and gmc sierra's there was a recall on the cables for the same problem. I have a feeling that the cables on the sonoma have the same defect. The dealer…
2002 gmc s-15 sonoma.....left side tailgate cable broke
Spongy brakes, when applied the brake pedal goes below the accelerater. This problem was reported to two dealerships and both said the brakes met factory specs.this problem has nearly got me in a wreck,due to hitting the gas pedal
Other GMC GMC Truck years
← 2001 GMC Truck · 2003 GMC Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 GMC Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 GMC Truck | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 GMC Truck | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 GMC Truck | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 GMC Truck | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC Truck | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC GMC Truck?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC GMC Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC GMC Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GMC Truck model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.