2002 GMC Sierra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“Folks; what is the story with tin whiskers forming in soldered electrical components? Does my Gmc have lead free solder anywhere in it's electrically soldered components? I've have multiple failed electrical systems which implies multiple shorts. What makes, models and years are this problem known to have occurred in besides the toyota camry 2003? What are you doing to fix this problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10633832, filed 2014-09, 128,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the instrumental panel components failed. The dealer advised the contact that the instrument panel cluster failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 64,000. Updated 02/14/12 updated 02/17/12”
NHTSA complaint #10444054, filed 2012-01, 64,000 miles“2002 Gmc Sierra anti lock brakes engaged when consumer attempted to stop. On another occasion the anti lock brakes would not allow the vehicle to stop. The service department informed the consumer that the vehicles hub on the drivers side needed replaced. There was no light indication. Rust would get under the sensors and lift them.”
NHTSA complaint #10124681, filed 2005-05“The vehicle surged, the remote starter interfered with the fault sensor which caused the engine light to illuminate. The vehicle lost power while driving, and stalled, the fuel pump was replaced, however the problems continued. . The transmission changed between gears, and the dealer changed the PCM. The problem was discovered to be incorrect wiring which was routed wrong within the ignition which caused the problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10011631, filed 2003-04“Dt: the contact owns a 2002 Gmc Sierra. The contact was having a problem with the positive terminals on the batteries that are made by AC delco, these terminals corroded from the inside, causing them to fall off. The problem happened on october 10, 2005. The battery had been in the vehicle ever since date of purchase. The manufacturer of the vehicle as well as the manufacturer of the battery neither of them wanted to take responsibility for the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140023, filed 2005-10Related service bulletins
- 10114470Apr 17, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue…
- 10112900Mar 13, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not move in forward or reverse. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
- 10021206Mar 22, 2007Horn inoperative at times.
- 10017023Oct 21, 2005Additional diagnostic information dtc p0757.
- 10014865May 11, 2005Malfunction indicator light is on and the vehicle has a code p0706.
- 10014863May 11, 2005No shift, speedometer erratic/inoperative, p0721 c0237 p0500 c0055.
- 10017550May 2, 2005The ignition distributor cap and rotor may corrode and cause ignition system failure. A product emission recall to inspect / replace the distributor ignition system. *tt gm parts…
- 10013530Apr 21, 2005Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 2 | 33% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 7 | 24% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 | 15 | 22% |
| 2007 | 7 | 12% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 23 | 20% |
| 2004 | 39 | 21% |
| 2003 | 31 | 15% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Sierra
145 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTires
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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