GMC GMC TruckModel year report

2002 GMC GMC Truck Problems

Complaints: 9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 36,230miles, 5 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 GMC Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 GMC GMC Truck. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and air bags (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,230 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “When applying brakes,the brake pedal goes below the gas pedal. I've taken the vehicle to the Gmc dealership several times and was told that brakes meet factory specs.I've called Gmc and was told to take vehicle to another dealership, which I did and got same answer that brakes meet factory specs. Contacted Gmc again and was offered free oil changes for three years.I requested that a Gmc representative drive this vehicle or to give me something in writing that this vehicle is safe,to no avail. …”

NHTSA complaint #10125203, filed 2005-06, 60 miles

Electrical system: “2002 Gmc 4x4 cab long wide bed pick up. Consumer states the air bags did not deploy. Consumer also states brakes did not seem to work correctly at times and rear drive shaft had severe vibration the consumer stated the engine had a bad knock, upon start-up and the dash panel lights were inoperative.”

NHTSA complaint #10439514, filed 2011-12

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,600 and 37,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,230 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 GMC GMC Truck 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 GMC Truck

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2003	18	28,500	—	—	—	Stable
2002	9	36,230	—	—	—	Not enough data
2000	13	17,100	—	—	—	Not enough data
1999	13	64,778	—	—	—	Not enough data
1998	10	70,184	—	—	—	Not enough data
1997	8	87,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1996	7	117,700	—	—	—	Not enough data
1994	9	—	—	—	—	Not enough data

All GMC GMC Truck model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 GMC GMC Truck have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 GMC GMC Truck as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 GMC GMC Truck is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2002 GMC GMC Truck 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 GMC Truck reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,230 miles and the middle half falls between 1,600 and 37,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.