2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500, 1% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I applied my brakes on my Gmc truck and they failed . The brake tubing rusted thru at the ABS unit. Upon further inspection it was determined that all the brake lines were rusted severely. I tried to find pre bent lines and they are not avail. From GM and not avail from aftermarket for a 2002 Gmc 2500hd 2wd or any Gmc from dealer.frme and undercarriage is rusted worse the my 1983 and brake rotors rusted and flaked away.”
NHTSA complaint #10397194, filed 2011-04, 74,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 fleetwood elkhorn. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm3663. While allowing the vehicle to warm up, the contact heard the furnace and entered the trailer to turn it off. When he exited the trailer, he noticed flames coming from the access door and smoke underneath the refrigerator. The entire trailer became engulfed in flames and was destroyed along with the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to his hands and smoke inhalation. The manufacturer has not been notified. The part number was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246351, filed 2008-10, 109,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249590Jan 16, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249980Jan 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10247552Dec 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10240793Jul 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10235713Apr 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration â Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10224820Oct 7, 2022This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10222839Sep 28, 2022This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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