Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 GMC sonoma has 0 recalls, 57 complaints.
0
Recalls
57
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During an oil change I noticed unusual wear on the front passenger side tire. Upon investigation my ... |
| Oct 9, 2015 | STRUCTURE | THE 3RD DOOR ON EXT CAB. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS IS MAJOR COMPLAINTS FOR TH... |
| Apr 30, 2015 | STRUCTURE,TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SONOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE WIRE C... |
| Jun 15, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED FROM THE ... |
| Mar 20, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE BRAKING FOR A YIELD INTERSECTION ON 3/30/2012, APPROX. 10AM, IN DRY AND CLEAR CONDITIONS, BRAK... |
| Mar 9, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED WHILE... |
| Jun 27, 2009 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DOOR LATCH FOR MY EXTENDED CAB DOOR HAS BROKEN FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE I'VE OWNED IT, WHICH IS 2004 A... |
| Apr 1, 2009 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2002 GMC SONOMA ZR-2 EXTENDED CAB DOOR ENTRY HANDLE HAS FAILED 5 TIMES OVER PAST 6 YEARS. PART HAS B... |
| Oct 3, 2008 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2002, BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE HAS BEEN REPLACED ... |
| Aug 4, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SONOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LI... |
| Sep 12, 2007 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR EXTENDED ... |
| Dec 1, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | TL* - THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HIS CLUTCH FAILED ON HIS ... |
| Nov 29, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TONIGHT, A RAINY NIGHT IN TEXAS I HAD TO BRAKES SUDDENLY. FINALLY MY ABS BRAKES WORKED PROPERLY .T... |
| Jun 23, 2006 | STRUCTURE | TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BROKEN. *JB |
| May 4, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND T... |
| May 3, 2006 | STRUCTURE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STANDING ON THE TAILGATE, BOTH CABLES FRACTURED. THERE IS A NHTSA RE... |
| Feb 28, 2006 | STRUCTURE | I OWN A 2002 GMC SONOMA PICK-UP. I HAD THE CABLES ON THE TAILGATE BREAK WHEN CLIMBING INTO THE BACK ... |
| Jan 25, 2006 | STEERING | ON 1/25/06 I TOOK MY 2002 GMC SONOMA PICKUP TRUCK TO ALLEN GMC IN LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA TO HAVE THEM CHE... |
| Dec 31, 2005 | TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY SPARE TIRE ON MY 2002 GMC SONOMA PICKUP FELL OUT OF ITS CARRIER. IT ROLLED ACROSS TWO LANES OF TR... |
| Nov 15, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | PLEASE SEE MY NUMEROUS ENTRIES- TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT. PICKED UP 11/17/05. AB... |