MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC Pickup

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2002 GMC Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:28:54.903Z

Only 5 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 5 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 Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
2002: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19905
19910
19925
19932
19947
199514
19968
199722
199814
199923
200012
20015
20025

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

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THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030303

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. BRAKE LINES RUBBED AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN AND RUPTURED. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030603

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030606

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: parking brake.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 GMC Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC Pickup 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 Pickup?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Pickup 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.