2002 GMC SONOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
74
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 GMC SONOMA
The 2002 GMC SONOMA has received a total of 74 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments (6 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (5 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 GMC SONOMA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC SONOMA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 GMC SONOMA
74 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC SONOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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. Very concerned this could have caused a very bad accident.
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. WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN RECALLED? IN AN ACCIDENT, (REAR ENDED) THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED.
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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN IN THE ON POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY WAS IN THE OFF POSITION, THE VEHICLE REMAINED POWERED ON. AS A RESULT, THE BATTERY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 03/30/15*LJ UPDATED 6/22/2015*JS
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Safety Rating for the 2002 GMC SONOMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 GMC SONOMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 GMC SONOMA
General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 GMC SONOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
G-198381 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
06020A - SPECIAL COVERAGE (MESSAGE ONLY). SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT 06020 WAS RELEASED ON JULY 21, 2006. THIS FIELD ACTION COVERS THE REPLACEMENT OF TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES FOR A PERIOD OF 12 YEARS FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. GENERAL MOTORS...
07082004 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *EH
2010 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TT
260202 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING MILDEW ODOR OR WET CARPET COMPLAINTS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AREA. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 GMC SONOMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SONOMA
- 1997 GMC SONOMA — 160 complaints
- 1998 GMC SONOMA — 202 complaints
- 1999 GMC SONOMA — 78 complaints
- 2000 GMC SONOMA — 180 complaints
- 2001 GMC SONOMA — 108 complaints
- 2002 GMC SONOMA (current)
- 2003 GMC SONOMA — 53 complaints
- 2004 GMC SONOMA — 0 complaints
- 2005 GMC SONOMA — 1 complaint
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