2002 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 7, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Oldsmobile Truck years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck. That is the most of any Oldsmobile Truck model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 79,150 miles. 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 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck problems

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

Power Train1 · ~79,150 mi
Seat Belts1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%79,150——
Seat Belts150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
2001: 1200112005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile 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.

On a clear dry day in midafternoon the awd system engaged and won't disengage. The car will not drive safely in this condition. General motors has issued a tech service bulletin on it but no recall as yet. The vehicle is at a dealership for repair. I understand the cost could exceed $2000.*ak

Power Train · received Mar 7, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10112637

When applying seat belt on passenger's side seat belt locks up, and passenger cannot get out. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Seat Belts · received May 30, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 889395

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck?

Owners most often report power train, seat belts problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck a good year?

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