2002 GMC Sierra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,871miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,871 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.
“Dt: consumer stated brake failure resulted in extended stopping distance. Took to a dealer for this issue 3 times. Dealer's general manager said there was some type of problem but he did not know what caused it. No repairs or parts replaced. On oct 18, 2004 the rear rotors were turned. Even after the rotors were turned the brakes still performed poorly. The right fog light fell off while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10127241, filed 2005-08, 9,000 miles“The contact stated the headlights turned off momentarily when the steering wheel was tilted. The headlights came on by themselves without prior indication. The contact detected the odor of something burning. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, which discovered the multi function turn signal switch shorted out. Although there was no fire the connecting wires and terminals were black and melted. The turn signal switch was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10147418, filed 2006-01, 34,742 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018627Jan 9, 2006Fog lamps inoperative.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 57% |
| 2014 | 63 | 62% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Sierra
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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