2002 GMC Pickup recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Hydraulic (2), Seat belts (1), Child seat (1), Steering (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
12/21/2011 · Seat belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GRACO CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL: COMFORT SPORT. THE CHILD SEAT WAS SECURED IN A 2005 GMC PICKUP (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT BECAME LODGED INTO THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE CHILD SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
11/04/2005 · Brakes
I FOUND THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS SET WHILE LAUNCHING MY BOAT ON THE SLOPE OF A BOAT RAMP. THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE IF THE VEHICLE ROLLED WHILE SOMEONE WAS BEHIND THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BEGAN ROLLING. THE LOCAL DEALERS MECHANIC CHECKED THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND FOUND THAT THE LEFT ONE WAS EXTREMELY WORN WHILE TH…
06/06/2003 · Brakes
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK
06/03/2003 · Brakes
BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. BRAKE LINES RUBBED AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN AND RUPTURED. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.*AK
03/03/2003 · Steering
THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER.*JB