2002 Gmc GMC TRUCK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
36,230 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 44.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 11.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 1; Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 4; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10125203 · 2005-06-14 (June 14, 2005)
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. MY VEHICLE IS A 2002 GMC SIERRA PICKUP WITH 12,000 M…
Owner-reported narrative. 60 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130020 · 2005-07-25 (July 25, 2005)
SPONGY BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES BELOW THE ACCELERATER. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO TWO DEALERSHIPS AND BOTH SAID THE BRAKES MET FACTORY SPECS.THIS PROBLEM HAS NEARLY GOT ME IN A WRECK,DUE TO HITTING THE GAS PEDAL
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10130020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067277 · 2004-05-21 (May 21, 2004)
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT ACCELERATION PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND RAN ON DIESEL FUEL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SIX TIMES. HOWEVER, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER REFUSED TO GIVE CONSUMER A COPY OF THE WORK ORDER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10067277 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054217 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WE HAVE A 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500 TRUCK. IT HAS A LITTLE OVER 37000 MILES ON IT. APPARENTLY THE TRUCK STALLED AND WE HAD TO TOW IT TO OUR MECHANIC WHO FOUND THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP DEFECTIVE. THE 36000 MILE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO IT COSTS US OVER 250.00 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED (PARTS/LABOR/TOWING). WE AND OUR MECHANIC BELIEVE THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE SO NEW WITH SUCH FEW MILES ON IT. PLEASE LOOK INTO FINDING OUT IF THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OTHER GMC TRUCKS. THANK YOU. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10054217 at NHTSA ↗