2002 GMC K Series

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Jan 26, 2005VT31,890 mi
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

  Vehicle would make grinding noise when braking. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the right rear brake rotor and pad.*ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Parking brake failure

  EA04011Opened Apr 9, 2004Closed May 10, 2005Recall 05V161000
  In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according…

  In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. A total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi IS aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis IS closed. For additional information, see the attached closing report.

• Parking brake failure

  PE03057Opened Dec 8, 2003Closed Apr 9, 2004
  Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out…

  Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part IS also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake IS intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear IS caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. Odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes.

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.
• 634903Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code b2725.
• 634901Subject regarding revised wheel bearing adjustment procedure.
• 634831Subject regarding higher than expected engine oil consumption.
• 634716Oil leak at oil cooler to engine block mating surface (replace o-rings, apply sealant). Updated updated 6/17/08.
• 634712Information on vehicles exhibiting a random engine ticking noise.
• 634533Some customers may comment on a rattle type noise coming from the center of the dash for certain pickup, utility and ext models.
• 634298Subject regarding low oil pressure and new oil level indicator. Nlm
• 631973Subject regarding the availability of pickup box reinforcement kits for toolbox/rear window barrier/ladder rack applications. *Slc
• 629718Some vehicles may comment on continued oil consumption with blue or whitish smoke on start up.
• 629525Some customers may comment on a resonating noise or vibration in the passenger compartment with a/c on between 2000 - 2400 rpm.
• 628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine.
• 628936Pickup box sheet metal fractures/damage when using aftermarket accessories such as tool boxes, window barrier and ladder racks.
• 628905Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight.
• 628898Some customers may comment on higher than expected engine oil consumption.
• 628896Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock noise on cold start.
• 627831Information regarding noise or vibration in passenger compartment with a/c on between 2000-2400 rpm.
• 625287Subject on information on engine knock on cold start for pickup and utility models.

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