2002 GMC W-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 GMC W-SERIES
The 2002 GMC W-SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 GMC W-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 GMC W-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,548 vehicles.
Recall 13V259000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Recall 13V259000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 GMC W-SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC W-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING LOSS THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED DUE TO A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN BRAKING, HOWEVER AFTER REPLACEMENT, CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER BRAKING AND STEERING, STEERING GEAR BOX WAS REPLACED AGAIN AND AFTER A FEW MILES CONSUMER RETURNED TO DEALER WHO FOUND THE STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL, THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING HAS NOT YET BEEN RESOLVED. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 2002 GMC W-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 GMC W-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 GMC W-SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 GMC W-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5485A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
030730035 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPLACEMENT OF OUTPUT FLANGE NUT WHEN SERVICING TRANSMISSION. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 MODELS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 GMC W-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC W-SERIES
- 1999 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2000 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2001 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2002 GMC W-SERIES (current)
- 2003 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2004 GMC W-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2005 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2007 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
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