2002 GMC GMC Truck Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2002 GMC GMC Truck has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).

0Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 GMC GMC Truck recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 GMC GMC Truck.

Most common 2002 GMC GMC Truck problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Electrical System2
Seats1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Structure1
Air Bags1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2013-07-21, Service Brakes
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
2011-12-08, Air Bags
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 INOPERATIVE. *JB
2005-07-28, Structure
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 TOLD ME THAT SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE CABLES THEN THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I DISAGREE. *JB
2005-07-26, Latches/Locks/Linkages
2002 GMC S-15 SONOMA.....LEFT SIDE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE
2005-07-25, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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

2002 GMC GMC Truck questions

Does the 2002 GMC GMC Truck have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 GMC GMC Truck at this time.

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

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Electrical System (2), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 GMC GMC Truck has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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