2002 GMC Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Pickup. That ranks 7th out of 8 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Pickup 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 | 2 | 40% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 20% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Pickup.
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 graco child restraint seat, model: comfort sport. The child seat was secured in a 2005 gmc pickup (n/a). The contact stated that the seat belt became lodged into the locking mechanism and the contact was unable to remove the child from the child seat. The manufacturer was not…
I found that the parking brake would not hold the vehicle when it was set while launching my boat on the slope of a boat ramp. This could cause injury or damage if the vehicle rolled while someone was behind the vehicle when it began rolling. The local dealers mechanic checked the parking brake…
While driving brakes failed without applying pressure to the brake pedal. *ak
Brakes failed while driving at 70 mph. Brake lines rubbed against the steering column and ruptured. This resulted in loss of brake fluid.*ak
The vehicle was hard to steer.*jb
Other GMC Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, parking brake, seat belts problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.