2002 Gmc G Van problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Seats (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (65)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 65 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-07-31 · Vehicle Speed Control · 86,868 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc g van bus. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 86,868. …”
2009-11-17 · Electrical System“everytime that it rains or when we wash the van water gets into the brake light system in the back of the van and shorts out the system, the brakes do not work and the blinkers start going hay wire. we have tried numerous times to get it fixed, and put new bulbs in but the same incident keeps happening, i do not want to get a new van just for that …”
2006-08-28 · Seats · 51,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front driver seat detached from the rear of the frame while approaching a stop sign at 30mph. the dealer was contacted on 08/28/06 and determined that the vehicle needed to be inspected. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was never involved in a crash. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.