2002 GMC Sonoma recalls and problems

The 2002 GMC Sonoma has 0 recalls and 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

2002 Gmc Sonoma
Photo: 2002 Gmc Sonoma by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 5 Sonoma model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
57complaints
2crashes
1fires
2injuries
49,300median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 4 complaints20022003: 9 complaints20032004: 11 complaints2004112005: 11 complaints20052006: 8 complaints20062007: 2 complaints20072008: 3 complaints20082009: 2 complaints20092012: 2 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20132015: 3 complaints20152025: 1 complaints20251

2002 vs. other GMC Sonoma years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 GMC Sonoma have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 GMC Sonoma. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sonoma?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (16), structure (13), electrical system (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.