- The problem
- On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8.1 L engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. With the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank.
- The risk
- In the event of a frontal crash, the threaded end of the bolts could pierce the front wall of the fuel tank resulting in flue leakage. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. Owner notification began august 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicle safety record
2002 GMC C6500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 GMC C6500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2002 for the mounting.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical C6500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 GMC C6500 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC C6500: every year compared
All C6500 years2002 GMC C6500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 GMC C6500 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2002 GMC C/K Pickup | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 GMC Blazer | 3 | 0 | 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 C6500
Does the 2002 GMC C6500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 GMC C6500: mounting (July 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 GMC C6500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 GMC C6500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC C6500 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 C6500 years have the most complaints?
2007 (1), 2009 (1). See every GMC C6500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 GMC C6500 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 . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data