2002 GMC W-Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2002 GMC W-Series has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your W-Series?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 GMC W-Series recalls

Electrical System; Equipment

Recall 13V259Jun 19, 20131,774 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 GMC W-Series problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1

What owners report

2002-07-09, Steering
WHILE DRIVING LOSS THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED DUE TO A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN BRAKING, HOWEVER AFTER REPLACEMENT, CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER BRAKING AND STEERING, STEERING GEAR BOX WAS REPLACED AGAIN AND AFTER A FEW MILES CONSUMER RETURNED TO DEALER WHO FOUND THE STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL, THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING HAS NOT YET BEEN RESOLVED. *SLC

2002 GMC W-Series questions

Does the 2002 GMC W-Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 GMC W-Series: Electrical System; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC W-Series?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 GMC W-Series 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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