Fuel pump failed with no scan codes displayed to the issues. Replaced fuel pump. Car started after two cranks. Drove the car for two days. While parking in the driveway the car stalled and would not restart. Fortunate this did not happen on the interstate. You would think a new fuel pump would last over a couple of days.
The worst 2002 Buick Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Suspension2
- Electrical1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system2
- Suspension2
- Electrical1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Buick Truck 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise that CAN be heard on a 2-3 upshift on 2002 and prior light duty trucks
- Vehicle integration of cellular phones and normal operating characteristics
- New technical assistance information form for 2002 and prior passenger vehicles and trucks
- This bulletin pertains to door edge protection used to reduce the change of chips / scratches on the doors...
- New technical assistance information form
What 2002 Buick Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Right and left wheel bearings starting to seize up had to replace only 31000 miles on car.
Right front wheel bearings replaced feb 2005. May 27, 2005 drove 150 miles(windows down tried to use AC for first time since summer 2004 and didn't seem to be cooling) to lavale, md-stopped to fill up. Got back in and engine would not turn over. Car towed to shop-stranded overnight. Shop determined fuel pump was the issue, pump replaced may 31. Car driven 150 miles back to columbia and on june 7 car would not turn over again. Towed to fox chevrolet of laurel. Dealer wants $2,666.05 to replace fuel harness and pass through terminals that were corroded by a leak from the AC evaporator drain (funny since AC wasn't working), also wants to replace left front wheel bearings with a ? On something that looks like "d" sic - if not been done and also wants to replace the AC condenser and update PCM software. Must be the software that triggers these failures...
Rough shift after stopping; no power engaged. Nearly rear-ended four times in wash,dc traffic. Happens at least 2-5 times/week. Not reproducible--intermittent. Maintaining log of when transmission shifts with a hard jerk before getting into gear. Local dealer investigated all leads w/no fix at this time. Expects us to return.
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Questions about the 2002 Buick Truck
Is the 2002 Buick Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2002 Buick Truck, close to a typical Buick Truck model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Buick Truck?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2002 Buick Truck have?
No recalls on record.
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