MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC C Series

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2002 GMC C Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:59:59.549Z

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
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2005: 1 complaint 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2002: 2 complaints

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2011-06-24

Engine and engine cooling

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

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2004-04-22

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  2. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

2002 GMC C Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.