2002 GMC C/K Problems & Complaints

Average33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C/K at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 GMC C/K with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the C/K at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (2 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2002 GMC C/K problems

  • Brakes~56,000 miles
    240%
  • Air bags~10,000 miles
    120%
  • Electrical system
    120%
  • Equipment & accessories~18,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

GMC C/K complaints by model year

199719981999200020022511865
Owner complaints per model year, GMC C/K. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best C/K years: 2002, 1999, 2000. Years to avoid: 1997. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2002 GMC C/K:

Parking brake failure

NHTSA investigation PE03057 · opened Dec 8, 2003 · closed Apr 9, 2004

Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake…

Parking brake failure

NHTSA investigation EA04011 · opened Apr 9, 2004 · closed May 10, 2005 · led to recall 05V-161

In a letter dated April 20, 2005, GM notified NHTSA that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to GM, some of these vehicles May have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an…

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2002 GMC C/K a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 C/K rates average: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C/K at the same age. It is one of the best C/K years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 GMC C/K?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components › disc › rotor. Next are the air bags (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC C/K have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 GMC C/K. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the GMC C/K?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 1999 and 2000. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997. See the full GMC C/K years comparison.

At what mileage do 2002 GMC C/K problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 18,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.