2002 GMC Passenger Vehicle

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2002 GMC Passenger Vehicle
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:13.480Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3
1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3
1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3

2002: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199814
199913
200012
20019
20023

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Tread separation on 3 of 4 tires purchased ,tire were thornbirds made by interco tire la . Separation happened within first 2000 miles of highway use.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-01

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing air.

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASHINJURY
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Seat belts do not work, they do not activate or are permanently lock

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-29

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 GMC Passenger Vehicle — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC Passenger Vehicle 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 Passenger Vehicle?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Passenger Vehicle 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.