S Series (2002)
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Complaints by Engine Code
GMC S Series Unidentified Engine
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Show 13 additional engine variants with limited data
L35
4.3L 6-cylView details
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LG8
3.1L 6-cylView details
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LM7 Iron
5.3L 8-cylView details
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LN2
2.2L 4-cylView details
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3.8-V6-Gas
3.8L 6-cylView details
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L59
5.3L 8-cylView details
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LA1
3.4L 6-cylView details
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L31
5.7L 8-cylView details
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L61
2.2L 4-cyl / 170 hpView details
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2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cylView details
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LR4
4.8L 8-cylView details
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2.4-I4-Gas
2.4L 4-cylView details
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LM7
5.3L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the GMC S Series, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 GMC S Series complaints?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 GMC S Series. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the engine and the cooling system.
Is the 2002-2002 GMC S Series a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 GMC S Series. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 GMC S Series have?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 GMC S Series as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 GMC S Series?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002-2002 GMC S Series.
What should I check before buying a used GMC S Series?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the engine and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the S Series have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 GMC S Series. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 42 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.