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2002 GMC C/K Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 4.

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29/100Safety Index

DMore problems than a typical C/K Pickup year, for its age

#271 most complained-about 2002 vehicle

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Deaths: 0

Most common 2002 GMC C/K Pickup problems

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No recalls for the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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5 complaints about the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

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...

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time of the front line failure, the vehicle only had 58,555 miles on it. It is worth noting that the corrosion was especially severe at the contact points: where fasteners held the lines to the chassis and where they met junction boxes/blocks. This brake line issue appears to be a common one and is worthy of this report. With so few miles, I can't imagine why this problem is occurring. Further, with the cost of these vehicles, why wouldn't general motors use corrosion resistant materials for brake lines? *Tr

Brakes

Faulty disc brake rotors on general motor cars and trucks. Even though g.M. Dealers acknowledge problem refuse to correct without owner paying. Could possibly cause accident on brake failure.*Ak

Equipment & accessories

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.*Ak

Electrical system

Instrument panel failed completely without warning. *Ak

AirbagsCrash1 injury

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. *Jb

GMC C/K Pickup: every year compared

1978 1985 1986 1997 1998 2000 2001 52002

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
2002	5	0	1	Brakes	D
2001	4	0	0	Brakes	C
2000	6	0	0	Brakes	C
1998	11	1	2	Brakes	F

All C/K Pickup years

2002 GMC C/K Pickup vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Crashes	Grade
2002 GMC C/K Pickup	5	1	D
2002 GMC Blazer	3	2	D	Compare
2002 GMC C Series	2	0	B	Compare
2002 GMC C/K Series	1	0	A	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup

Does the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), electrical system (1), equipment & accessories (1).

How many complaints has the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup had?

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 12, 2003 and the latest on February 21, 2012. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC C/K Pickup year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which GMC C/K Pickup years have the most complaints?

1997 (25), 1998 (11), 2000 (6). See every GMC C/K Pickup year compared.

What should I do if my 2002 GMC C/K Pickup has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data