2002 GMC C/K Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 18,400miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,400 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 40%
- Air bags1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While attempting to stop in my driveway, I lost braking power... Pedal went to the floor after a few pumps. Brake fluid out on the ground. Inspection revealed rear brake line failure because of corrosion. The truck had 56,337 miles at the time. In september 2011, the front lines failed because of corrosion while out driving on the roads. The corrosion was severe overall and I had the entire front brake line system replaced from the master cylinder down rather than the partial branch that had burst. At the time of the front line failure, the vehicle only had 58,555 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448615, filed 2012-02, 56,337 milesAir bags: “One of our 2002 Gmc pickups was involved in a frontal collision that was severe enough to bend the frame and total the truck but the air bags did not deploy. Due to the amount and type of damage I believe there is a problem. I contacted GM customer service but there did not seem to be any interest.”
NHTSA complaint #10010354, filed 2003-03, 9,500 milesOther or unknown: “General motors heavy duty hitch on 1999-present trucks & suvs. Rated for 1500 lbs tounge weight & 15,000 lbs total w/weight dist. Flexes under light load comnditions when using weight distrubition. Potential metal fatigue and failure(trailer breaking loose) nothing was done by my dealer, I replaced the hitch myself with an aftermarket product.”
NHTSA complaint #10080608, filed 2004-07, 18,400 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,500 and 56,337 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10032462Aug 1, 2009Steering. Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist…
Other model years of the GMC C/K Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 18,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 55,050 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 11 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 25 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All GMC C/K Pickup model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,400 miles and the middle half falls between 9,500 and 56,337 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.