2002 GMC GMC Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- 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
- Air bags › Frontal · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Engine and engine cooling · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Service brakes, hydraulic
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
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
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
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
2002 GMC S-15 sonoma.....left side tailgate cable broke
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes,the brake pedal goes below the gas pedal. I've taken the vehicle to the GMC dealership several times and was told that brakes meet factory specs.i've called GMC and was told to take vehicle to another dealership, which I did and got same answer that brakes meet factory specs.…
When applying brakes,the brake pedal goes below the gas pedal. I've taken the vehicle to the GMC dealership several times and was told that brakes meet factory specs.i've called GMC and was told to take vehicle to another dealership, which I did and got same answer that brakes meet factory specs. Contacted GMC again and was offered free oil changes for three years.i requested that a GMC representative drive this vehicle or to give me something in writing that this vehicle IS safe,to no avail. My vehicle IS a 2002 GMC sierra pickup with 12,000 miles on it.my wife and I are afraid to drive this vehicle due to a very close highway accident which required immediate braking.when I applied the brakes my foot hit the accelerator pedal due to the brake going below the gas pedal.
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer complained about an intermittent acceleration problem. Vehicle was equipped with a manual transmission and ran on diesel fuel. Vehicle was taken to dealer six times. However, dealer could not duplicate the problem. dealer refused to give consumer a copy of the work order. *Ak
- Electrical system
We have a 2002 GMC sierra 1500 truck. it has a little over 37000 miles on it. apparently the truck stalled and we had to tow it to our mechanic who found the distributor cap defective. the 36000 mile warranty had expired so it costs us over 250.00 to have it repaired (parts/labor/towing). we…
We have a 2002 GMC sierra 1500 truck. it has a little over 37000 miles on it. apparently the truck stalled and we had to tow it to our mechanic who found the distributor cap defective. the 36000 mile warranty had expired so it costs us over 250.00 to have it repaired (parts/labor/towing). we and our mechanic believe this should not have occurred on a vehicle so new with such few miles on it. please look into finding out if this has been a problem with other GMC trucks. thank you. *cb
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
The design of the head rest on the seat back obscures vision to the sides and the rear, primarily evident when the driver turns to check the blind spot during lane changes or passing. *jg
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10042986General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
- 10032462Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement IS necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditions has indicated a high number of no trouble found results. All 1997-2010 vehicles and light trucks; 2010 and prior hummers H2/H3 and saab 9-7X vehicles.
- 10002746New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool. 1998 and 2003 chevrolet and GMC medium duty trucks equipped with 4l80e automatic transmissions.
- 10001891A clunk noise coming from under the hood that also can be felt in the steering wheel.
- 637914Owners may comment that the turn signal on their 2000 - 2002 full size pickup or utility model flashes faster than on other vehicles of the same model.
- 637234Brief information pertaining to the removal of the rear axle drain plug on 2002 model year full-size pick-up and full-size utilities.
- 629820Concerns of intermittent no crank, no start condition due to poor battery cable connections.
- 629753Subject regarding battery drain.
- 628811Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise that can be heard on a 2-3 upshift on 2002 and prior light duty trucks. Update. 2007 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks.
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