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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 GMC Sonoma.
Owner complaints (57)
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Sonoma (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 58).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 14 | |
| Structure | 13 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 GMC Sonoma.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 GMC Sonoma | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 GMC Sonoma version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma 2WD 4.3 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sonoma 2WD 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sonoma 2WD (FFV) 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Sonoma 2WD (FFV) 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Sonoma 4WD 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Sonoma 4WD 4.3 L Manual 5-spd | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.