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2002 GMC GM problems

The most common problem on the 2002 GMC GM is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical GM model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
83/100
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
289
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2002 GMC GM problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2002 GMC GM 289

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 289 bulletins for the 2002 GMC GM

What 2002 GMC GM owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 3 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Hi [xxx]; well me any sister was taking the kids to a football [xxx]; game an the van was parked an jump out of gear an hit the tree [xxx]; the air bags open as well . A lady call me from the dealership . But I have not here from her no more the case with to .courts an the insurance company progressive insurance was to pay [xxx]; the bills an have not done [xxx]; so please help . The health care services have not cane out to help me with the injury. An I am . In need of a lawyer asap . Thanks [xxx]; I will wait for you all call [xxx]## VIN failed ## g m oldesmobil [xxx] 2002 ## 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Acceleration · 90,100 miles · NV

I was driving my 2002 am general h1 hummer and when trying to stop, my h1 accelerated making it almost impossible to stop a 5 ton vehicle. I almost ended up in a head on crash but placed gear in neutral and my engine tach gage maxed out and after 10 seconds let go. According to am general they have had a few instances such as mine and it is a faulty accelerator pedal. This will be the second accelerator pedal being replaced. The first was in my 1999 h1. This is a major issue an can cause death or serious injury. Ironically I brought it in 2 days earlier for unexplained acceleration on the freeway. I thought it was a cruise control issue and winkel hummer in reno, replaced my injector pump ($2,400) and the problem was not fixed. I have ordered a AC delco accelerator pedal with tps (throttle position sensor) to temporarily fix the problem hopefully. This is a major issue. H1's weigh 8800 pounds and if it cannot stop death or bodily injury can occur. This should be recalled and fixed since this is not an isolated incident. My attorney joel barber (775) 323-6464 advised me to contact your agency.

Filed Apr 3, 2008 · Steering · 12,000 miles · GA

I have a 2002 chevy tahoe that has a bumping noise in the steering column. I also have three friends that have the exact same noise in their like vehicle. It seems it should be a recall since it is in this number of vehicles. I have reported it to the nstb and got a note back thank you for your letter.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Electrical · IN

Car will not start passlock problem

Filed Jul 4, 2007 · Brakes · TX

Bad design of emergency brake on my 2002 tahoe SUV. Had seldom used the emergency brake and was getting the state inspection done and would not pass inspection due to failure of the emergency brake. Auto repair replaced the damaged equipment.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Tires · IL

Tread seperation on my bf goodrich 245/70/16 t/a tires that came with my 2002 chevy trailblazer. All 4 tires have cracks around the sidewalls. Should the cracks get deeper, I have been told the tread will seperate from the tires. These have about half the tread life let. Unfortunately, I am told this is a pro-rated problem that seems to have happened to only these 4 tires.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Brakes · TX

Late model (year 2000+) full size gm vehicles have parking brakes that fail to function in as few as 15,000 miles. The failure occurs whether the driver uses the brake or not. I am a texas state vehicle inspector in the fort worth area and have seen hundreds of these with a common design defect.

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Is the 2002 GMC GM reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2002 GMC GM, fewer than a typical GM model year.

What is the 2002 GMC GM year score?

The 2002 GMC GM scores 83 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC GM: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 GMC GM?

Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC GM have?

No recalls on record.

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