MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC C Series

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2002 GMC C Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:14:22.786Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC C Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19881
19891
19901
19923
19931
19951
19964
19982
19990
20004
20012
20022
20051
20072
20085
20092

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

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2002 SIERRA PICKUP HAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. WORSE WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. DEALER LUBED IT AT 12,000 MILES. IT ONLY LAST A SHORT TIME THE NOISE IS BACK AGAIN. VEHICLE HAS NOW HAS ONLY 32,200 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110624

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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A NEW DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. THE VEHICLE TRIES TO START BUT IT DOESN'T CATCH AND THEN SOUNDS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO BACK FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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A NEW DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. THE VEHICLE TRIES TO START BUT IT DOESN'T CATCH AND THEN SOUNDS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO BACK FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 GMC C Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC C Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC C Series?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC C Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.