2002 GMC Sonoma Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,386miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2002 GMC Sonoma, 4% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,386 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle is equipped with tilt steering. Consumer states that the steering wheel cannot be used in the full tilt position because it obstructs full extension of the right foot to the brake pedal, making braking difficult. Consuemr feels this is a dangerous situation. The only reply from the dealer and Gmc is don't use the steering wheel in its full tilt.”
NHTSA complaint #567795, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Sonoma
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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