2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 Gmc sierra, concerning ABS. At low speeds ( less than 5mph) brakes release, will not hold..recall in 2005, was fine ,lasted 2 years, then same thing, virtually no braking at low speeds, dealer said it could be $400 or $500 to fix, I don't think so. I asked him to pull the fuse, refused, found location of fuse and yanked it and the trucks brakes work fine. This is a dangerous situation and should be fixed permanently by Gmc.”
NHTSA complaint #10302013, filed 2010-01, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact stated that the rear wheels were jammed in a position that caused the vehicle to drive abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10783787, filed 2015-10, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While driving 30 MPH, the front of the vehicle shook and wobbled so violently that it left the contact disoriented. The contact had no control over the vehicle and had to pull over for a while. When the contact retuned to the road, the vehicle continued to shake. The failure occurred between the speeds of 30-45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who installed new bearings, which made the failure worse. The vehicle was taken to two other mechanics, but each repair failed. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231442, filed 2019-07, 177,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH in rainy weather conditions and pressure was applied to the brake pedal, followed by an activation of the anti-lock brake system. The failure occurred at extremely low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was contributed to severe corrosion in the anti-lock brake sensor. There was a prior recall repair under NHTSA 07e106000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). However, the remedy failed to correct the safety related defect. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. …”
NHTSA complaint #10301936, filed 2010-01, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
127 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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