2002 GMC Pickup
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.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle was hard to steer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-03
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.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 GMC Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
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 service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Pickup have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.