2002 GMC Sonoma
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 GMC Sonoma is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.
2002 GMC Sonoma at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2002 GMC Sonoma recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 GMC Sonoma.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2002 GMC Sonoma common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2002 GMC Sonoma safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2002 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2002 GMC Sonoma MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2002 GMC Sonoma worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2002 GMC Sonoma costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2002 GMC Sonoma — ranges cover the 9 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 369
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 369.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Bulletin PIP5601C · Jul 2025This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Record…
Bulletin PIP4723J · Electrical System · Oct 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures…
Bulletin PIT5099H · Sep 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures…
Bulletin PIT5099H · Sep 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exc…
Bulletin General Communication · Electrical System · Aug 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more caref…
Bulletin 24-NA-141 · Power Train · Jul 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce c…
Bulletin 16-NA-383 · Fuel/propulsion System, Engine · Jun 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Bulletin 18-NA-099 · Jun 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
Bulletin 24-NA-098 · Electrical System · Jun 2024This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Bulletin 10-08-45-001H · Electrical System · Mar 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SONOMA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the GMC Sonoma
The Chevrolet S-10 is a compact pickup truck produced by Chevrolet. It was the first domestically-built compact pickup of the big three American automakers. When it was first introduced as a "quarter-ton pickup" in 1981 for the 1982 model year, the GMC version was known as the S-15 and later renamed the GMC Sonoma. A high-performance version of the latter was released in 1991, called "Syclone". The pickup was also sold by Isuzu as the Hombre from 1996 through 2000, but only in North America. There was also an SUV version, the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy. An electric version was leased as a fleet vehicle in 1997 and 1998. These models are sometimes internally referred to as the S/T s…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2002 GMC Sonoma trims & engines on record
2002 GMC Sonoma vehicles on record
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT13W82K136074
2002 GMC Sonoma SL1GTCS145628133675
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT13W82K234747
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT19W728224909
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT13W72K213811
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT19W328173554
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT13W92K161971
2002 GMC Sonoma SL1GTCS145528252317
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT13WX2K199869
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTCS19W728232832
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT13WX2K239383
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTCS195728242607
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTCS19W128168321
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTCS19WX28244831
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTCT19W728153903
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS1GTDT19W628215487
2002 GMC Sonoma1GTDT13W52K227691