2002 GMC Sonoma: common problems and reliability
One of the better Sonoma years.
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57 owner complaints, most about service brakes. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2002 Sonoma?The 2002 GMC Sonoma has 57 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic.
Safety record for the 2002 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 GMC Sonoma vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2002 a good year for the Sonoma?
Across the 7 Sonoma model years we track, complaint volume runs from 57 (2002) to 181 (1998). With 57 complaints, the 2002 Sonoma sits below the model's median of 134.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep affection and nostalgia for these compact trucks.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sonoma. See the full Sonoma owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sonoma listings typically run $5,408–$9,999 across 1991 to 2003 model years.
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