Gmc Gmc Truck 2002

Model Gmc Truck made in 2002 by Gmc got 22 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and digital instrument panel. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2002

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
04020202/04/2002629753Subject regarding battery drain. *tt04/05/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
21020202/21/2002629820Concerns of intermittent no crank, no start condition due to poor battery cable connections. *tt04/09/2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
4202/01/2002637914Owners may comment that the turn signal on their 2000 - 2002 full size pickup or utility model flashes faster than on other vehicles of the same model. *tt12/09/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01073004205/01/2006010730042D628811Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise that can be heard on a 2-3 upshift on 2002 and prior light duty trucks. *tt update. 2007 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks. *kb03/21/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
12120212/12/200210002746New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool. 1998 and 2003 chevrolet and gmc medium duty trucks equipped with 4l80e automatic transmissions. *tt09/12/2003
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
17060206/17/2002637234Brief information pertaining to the removal of the rear axle drain plug on 2002 model year full-size pick-up and full-size utilities. *tt11/21/2002
STEERING
03180303/18/200310001891A clunk noise coming from under the hood that also can be felt in the steering wheel. *tt *jb07/24/2003
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-06-02-32-013B08/01/200910032462Saab/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, no or low pressure and leaking conditio03/26/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
12/01/20111
 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 *tgw the consumer stated the engine had a bad knock, upon start-up and the dash panel lights were inoperative. *jb
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
12/01/20111
 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 *tgw the consumer stated the engine had a bad knock, upon start-up and the dash panel lights were inoperative. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/14/2004110/03/2002
 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/01/20111
 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 *tgw the consumer stated the engine had a bad knock, upon start-up and the dash panel lights were inoperative. *jb
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH
04/09/200536230110/10/2002
 2002 gmc s-15 sonoma.....left side tailgate cable broke
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
12/01/20111
 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 *tgw the consumer stated the engine had a bad knock, upon start-up and the dash panel lights were inoperative. *jb
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
103/30/2002
 The design of the head rest on the seat back obscures vision to the sides and the rear, primarily evident when the driver turns to check the blind spot during lane changes or passing. *jg
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12/01/20111
 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 *tgw the consumer stated the engine had a bad knock, upon start-up and the dash panel lights were inoperative. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
05/15/2002010005/15/2002
 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
10/06/2004602005/10/2002
 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 miles on it.my wife and i are afraid to drive this vehicle due to a very close highway accident which required immediate braking.when i applied the brakes my foot hit the accelerator pedal due to the brake going below the gas pedal.
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
07/27/200537000101/20/2003
 Support cable on tailgate of 2002 gmc sonoma snapped in two. rust and corrosion were evident at the break point. i noticed on the chevy silverado's and gmc sierra's there was a recall on the cables for the same problem. i have a feeling that the cables on the sonoma have the same defect. the dealer told me that since there is no recall on the cables then there is no problem. i disagree. *jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1600605/17/2003
 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

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