Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 GMC Sonoma recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2002 GMC Sonoma
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component57
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 16 | 28 |
| Hydraulic | 14 | 25 |
| Structure | 13 | 23 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 9 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 9 |
| Power train | 4 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 7 |
| Equipment | 4 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 5 |
| Tires | 2 | 4 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
| Parking brake | 2 | 4 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“During an oil change I noticed unusual wear on the front passenger side tire. Upon investigation my mechanic found that the chassis was cracked which pushed the tire causing it to rub.”
- Structure
“The 3rd door on ext cab. The door does not open. Was told by dealer this is major complaints for these 3rd models. Have to replace pins or something, but it keeps happening. This a a life & death hazard & defect.”
- Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the spare tire wire cable hoist assembly fray snapped and the spare tire fell onto the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
Other GMC Sonoma model years
- 20031 recall40 complaints
- 20020 recalls57 complaints
- 20011 recall89 complaints
- 20003 recalls136 complaints
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- 2002 Savana0 recalls19 complaints
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2002 GMC Sonoma recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Sonoma have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2002 GMC Sonoma. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 GMC Sonoma?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 57 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 GMC Sonoma?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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