On a clear dry day in midafternoon the awd system engaged and won't disengage. The car will not drive safely in this condition. General motors has issued a tech service bulletin on it but no recall as yet. The vehicle is at a dealership for repair. I understand the cost could exceed $2000.
The worst 2002 Oldsmobile Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
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- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Oldsmobile 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 Oldsmobile Truck owners say
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When applying seat belt on passenger's side seat belt locks up, and passenger cannot get out. Dealership is aware of problem.
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Questions about the 2002 Oldsmobile Truck
Is the 2002 Oldsmobile Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Truck, close to a typical Oldsmobile Truck model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Oldsmobile Truck?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Oldsmobile Truck have?
No recalls on record.
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