Total Complaints
1 filings
GMC INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 · model year
2002 GMC INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3
1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002GMCINCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 is service brakes, hydraulic with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2002 INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080408CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT USED A COMPANY OWNED 2002 THOMAS ER VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES AND WHEELS LOCKED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ROAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT LOST HER JOB AS A RESULT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. UPDATED 10/14/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER SUFFERED WHIPLASH. UPDATED 10/15/08. *JB
Mileage: 64,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 GMC INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 have?▼
The 2002 GMC INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 GMC INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2002 GMC INCOMPLETE/CUTAWAY C3 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.