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2002 GMC GM Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 GMC GM right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 7 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 GMC GM.

2002 GMC GM owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC GM, describing incidents dated February 10, 2004 to January 10, 2019.

Most-cited components

Parking Brake 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint
Seats 1 complaint

Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 7 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11170028 · Filed January 14, 2019
HI [XXX]; WELL ME ANY SISTER WAS TAKING THE KIDS TO A FOOTBALL [XXX]; GAME AN THE VAN WAS PARKED AN JUMP OUT OF GEAR AN HIT THE TREE [XXX]; THE AIR BAGS OPEN AS WELL . A LADY CALL ME FROM THE DEALERSHIP . BUT I HAVE NOT HERE FROM HER NO MORE THE CASE WITH TO .COURTS AN THE INSURANCE COMPANY…
ODI #10239659 · Filed August 25, 2008
I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 AM GENERAL H1 HUMMER AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP, MY H1 ACCELERATED MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP A 5 TON VEHICLE. I ALMOST ENDED UP IN A HEAD ON CRASH BUT PLACED GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND MY ENGINE TACH GAGE MAXED OUT AND AFTER 10 SECONDS LET GO. ACCORDING TO AM GENERAL THEY HAVE…
ODI #10223320 · Filed April 3, 2008
I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY TAHOE THAT HAS A BUMPING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I ALSO HAVE THREE FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE EXACT SAME NOISE IN THEIR LIKE VEHICLE. IT SEEMS IT SHOULD BE A RECALL SINCE IT IS IN THIS NUMBER OF VEHICLES. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE NSTB AND GOT A NOTE BACK THANK YOU FOR YOUR…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 GMC GM right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 GMC GM. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC GM.

Power Train; Air Bags; Seat Belts; Seats

ODI #11170028

Crash 2 injuries2 deaths

Incident: January 10, 2019 · Filed: January 14, 2019

HI [XXX]; WELL ME ANY SISTER WAS TAKING THE KIDS TO A FOOTBALL [XXX]; GAME AN THE VAN WAS PARKED AN JUMP OUT OF GEAR AN HIT THE TREE [XXX]; THE AIR BAGS OPEN AS WELL . A LADY CALL ME FROM THE DEALERSHIP . BUT I HAVE NOT HERE FROM HER NO MORE THE CASE WITH TO .COURTS AN THE INSURANCE COMPANY PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE WAS TO PAY [XXX]; THE BILLS AN HAVE NOT DONE [XXX]; SO PLEASE HELP . THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES HAVE NOT CANE OUT TO HELP ME WITH THE INJURY. AN I AM . IN NEED OF A LAWYER ASAP . THANKS [XXX]; I WILL WAIT FOR YOU ALL CALL [XXX]## VIN FAILED ## G M OLDESMOBIL [XXX] 2002 ## 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *TR

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10239659

Incident: August 22, 2008 · Filed: August 25, 2008

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 AM GENERAL H1 HUMMER AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP, MY H1 ACCELERATED MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP A 5 TON VEHICLE. I ALMOST ENDED UP IN A HEAD ON CRASH BUT PLACED GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND MY ENGINE TACH GAGE MAXED OUT AND AFTER 10 SECONDS LET GO. ACCORDING TO AM GENERAL THEY HAVE HAD A FEW INSTANCES SUCH AS MINE AND IT IS A FAULTY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING REPLACED. THE FIRST WAS IN MY 1999 H1. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE AN CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. IRONICALLY I BROUGHT IT IN 2 DAYS EARLIER FOR UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION ON THE FREEWAY. I THOUGHT IT WAS A CRUISE CONTROL ISSUE AND WINKEL HUMMER IN RENO, REPLACED MY INJECTOR PUMP ($2,400) AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. I HAVE ORDERED A AC DELCO ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH TPS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) TO TEMPORARILY FIX THE PROBLEM HOPEFULLY. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE. H1'S WEIGH 8800 POUNDS AND IF IT CANNOT STOP DEATH OR BODILY INJURY CAN OCCUR. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED SINCE THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. MY ATTORNEY JOEL BARBER (775) 323-6464 ADVISED ME TO CONTACT YOUR AGENCY. *TR

Steering

ODI #10223320

Incident: March 20, 2005 · Filed: April 3, 2008

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY TAHOE THAT HAS A BUMPING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I ALSO HAVE THREE FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE EXACT SAME NOISE IN THEIR LIKE VEHICLE. IT SEEMS IT SHOULD BE A RECALL SINCE IT IS IN THIS NUMBER OF VEHICLES. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE NSTB AND GOT A NOTE BACK THANK YOU FOR YOUR LETTER. *TR

Electrical System

ODI #10206336

Incident: August 8, 2007 · Filed: October 19, 2007

CAR WILL NOT START PASSLOCK PROBLEM

Parking Brake

ODI #10195308

Incident: July 2, 2007 · Filed: July 4, 2007

BAD DESIGN OF EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY 2002 TAHOE SUV. HAD SELDOM USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND WAS GETTING THE STATE INSPECTION DONE AND WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AUTO REPAIR REPLACED THE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.

Tires

ODI #10063882

Incident: March 22, 2004 · Filed: March 25, 2004

TREAD SEPERATION ON MY BF GOODRICH 245/70/16 T/A TIRES THAT CAME WITH MY 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. ALL 4 TIRES HAVE CRACKS AROUND THE SIDEWALLS. SHOULD THE CRACKS GET DEEPER, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE TREAD WILL SEPERATE FROM THE TIRES. THESE HAVE ABOUT HALF THE TREAD LIFE LET. UNFORTUNATELY, I AM TOLD THIS IS A PRO-RATED PROBLEM THAT SEEMS TO HAVE HAPPENED TO ONLY THESE 4 TIRES.

Parking Brake

ODI #10056899

Incident: February 10, 2004 · Filed: February 10, 2004

LATE MODEL (YEAR 2000+) FULL SIZE GM VEHICLES HAVE PARKING BRAKES THAT FAIL TO FUNCTION IN AS FEW AS 15,000 MILES. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHETHER THE DRIVER USES THE BRAKE OR NOT. I AM A TEXAS STATE VEHICLE INSPECTOR IN THE FORT WORTH AREA AND HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF THESE WITH A COMMON DESIGN DEFECT.*AK

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