2002 Gmc Gmc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1) · Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (25)
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.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 2009-08-01 · SB-06-02-32-013B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
saab/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 conditions has indicated a high number of no trouble found results.
Electrical System 2007-06-01 · 020603008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
low voltage display on ip gauge, lights dim at stop lights, battery discharged, no start, slow cranking, dim lights at idle, low generator output. nlm *ar includes 1990-2008 passenger cars and light duty trucks including saturn. updated 07-24-07. *kb updated 11/29/07. *nj
Equipment:electrical 2005-03-01 · 010846004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle integration of cellular phones and normal operating characteristics. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2004-11-01 · 020730001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnostic information on diagnostic trouble code p1870, transmission component slipping for 2000 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt update to include 2004 models. *tt updated *eh
Unknown Or Other 2004-09-01 · 010089011A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new technical assistance information form for 2002 and prior passenger vehicles and trucks. *tt to include 2005 models. this bulletin replaces previous dated 08/01/01. *tt
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 2003-02-18 · 021803 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
increased accelerator pedal effort from the idle position on 1999 through 2002 full-size trucks and utilities equipped with gen 3 4.8 liter and 5.3 liter v-8 engine. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-03-19 · Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module · 40,000 mi“the grand am seems to have a problem with its anti theft devise if you go to edmans.com you will see many complaints to this problem as well as many more. we are all getting stranded and spending thousands of dollars trying to fix this problem. g.m. needs to look into this and do a recall for this problem. *tr…”
2006-12-18 · Electrical System · 56,000 mi“tl*- the contact stated that all of the lights on dash went out on vehicle. the steering wheel locked up, the brakes went out, and she lost control of the gmc envoy. she was traveling at 55 mph and was able to stop the vehicle on the shoulder. the contact had to push the brakes all the way down to the floor of vehicle. the key was stuck in the ig…”
2003-05-06 · Electrical System“there was a continuous problems with the rear lights on a new vehicle. the vehicle lost dash, radio, drl, and exterior lighting. fuse(s) were replaced and some lights had come back on. the consumer has requested compensation and a new vehicle. *mr *scc *nlm…”
2001-07-05 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices“memory mirrors have a mind of their own and reset to random positions not selected by the driver. the mirrors sometimes "creep" while the vehicle is in motion. there is a loud crucning, rubbing, or grinding sound coming from the right front whell well while making a very tight left turn on a slight incline. a very loud high pitched squeal emanates …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.