MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC Sonoma

▲ Better than typical
2002 GMC Sonoma
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:37:30.125Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sonoma Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 224 complaints 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 148 complaints 1997: 111 complaints 1998: 156 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 89 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005
2002: 57 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19901
199129
199225
199358
1994224
1995213
1996148
1997111
1998156
199957
2000136
200189
200257
200339
20040
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SONOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080805

WHILE BRAKING FOR A YIELD INTERSECTION ON 3/30/2012, APPROX. 10AM, IN DRY AND CLEAR CONDITIONS, BRAKES ON 2002 GMC SONOMA FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120413

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120326

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5%

5% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC Sonoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 GMC Sonoma is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sonoma?

The most-reported component is structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Sonoma 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.