2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500, 3% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“The tubular frame that supports both the gas tank and rear passenger side shock absorber extremely rusts out causing the frame to eventually disconnect from itself and allow the gas tank to drop and/or the shock to disconnect from the axle, both in which may cause a fatal accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10959808, filed 2017-03, 200,000 miles“Front wheel bearings degraded to the point that entire wheel was loose from hub. When on a jack could move the wheel several inches in or out of wheel housing with minimal hand pressure. Repair agency indicated that there was a distinct possibility that, if undetected, this condition could have created a situation leading to a serious accident (affect to steering/control). The second front wheel bearing experienced the same defect approximately 8 months later, even after being inspected at the time of the other failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10218764, filed 2008-02, 82,000 miles“Vehicle pulls to the left all the times. Have had it serviced 8 times at purchasing dealer, they say they can't fix it. The steering wheel is also off at 1:00 position.”
NHTSA complaint #10018445, filed 2003-05, 400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
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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