MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC GMC Truck

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2002 GMC GMC Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:36:32.249Z

Only 9 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 9 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 GMC Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003
2002: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19862
19872
19891
19901
19912
19949
19967
19978
199810
199913
200013
20012
20029
200318

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES WHEN COMING UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT , I HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ALL BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130721

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH
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2002 GMC 4X4 CAB LONG WIDE BED PICK UP. CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111208

Also filed under AIR BAGS and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STRUCTURE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

SEATS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 GMC GMC Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC GMC Truck 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 GMC Truck?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC GMC Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.