2002 GMC Sonoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonoma years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Sonoma. That ranks 7th out of 11 Sonoma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints, 25%), typically at around 34,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 57owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Sonoma 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 | 14 | 25% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 23% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 14% | 35,548 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 9% | 58,705 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 7% | 38,320 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 4% | 31,774 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 4% | 17,874 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 54,386 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 124,750 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 127 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 7,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Sonoma recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Sonoma.
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.
During an oil change I noticed unusual wear on the front passenger side tire. Upon investigation my mechanic found that the chassis was cracked which pushed the tire causing it to rub. Very concerned this could have caused a very bad accident.
The 3rd door on ext cab. The door does not open. Was told by dealer this is major complaints for these 3rd models. Have to replace pins or something, but it keeps happening. This a a life & death hazard & defect. Why hasn't this been recalled? In an accident, (rear ended) the door could not be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the spare tire wire cable hoist assembly fray snapped and the spare tire fell onto the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. The contact stated that the ignition key disengaged from the ignition switch when in the on position. In addition, the contact stated that when the key was in the off position, the vehicle remained powered on. As a result, the battery became inoperable. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. The contact stated that the driver's side interior extended cab door handle became fractured while the contact was attempting to exit the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the defect was remedied. The contact stated the same door handle…
Other GMC Sonoma years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Sonoma | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Sonoma | 39 | 1 |
| 2002 | 57 | 0 |
| 2001 Sonoma | 89 | 1 |
| 2000 Sonoma | 136 | 3 |
| 1999 Sonoma | 57 | 0 |
| 1998 Sonoma | 156 | 3 |
| 1997 Sonoma | 111 | 2 |
| 1996 Sonoma | 148 | 6 |
| 1995 Sonoma | 213 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sonoma?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Sonoma?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Sonoma a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonoma model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.