2002 GMC Sierra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,337miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,337 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dear sir or ma'am, I have a 2002 Gmc Sierra truck that I bought new in 2002. The brakes recently failed completely while my wife was driving on or about september 26, 2014. The brake pedal went to the floor without significant braking action. Fortunately she was able to stop safely and was not involved in an accident. Upon examination, the brake line to the left rear wheel was completely rusted through. I examined the rest of the lines and noticed that the brake lines, the transmission cooler line and the fuel line all show signs of major corrosion, especially along the frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644900, filed 2014-10, 42,674 miles“Request for warrant on fuel injectors for life of vehicle. The consumer did not believe that the extended warranty that Gmc issued was fair. The warranty was only for 7 years or 200,000 miles which ever occurred first. The consumer stated the vehicle has 8 injectors and was concerned they may fail once the warranty expired. (dean sutton lawyer on behalf of client will reynolds)”
NHTSA complaint #10097330, filed 2004-10Related recalls
- 03V435000Nov 3, 2003Some 2wd and 4wd pickup trucks, converted to either dedicated or bi-fuel compressed natural gas (cng) fuel usage, were assembled with a throttle cable that…Covers: GMC Sierra 2002, Chevrolet Silverado 2002
Related service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10019889Jul 1, 2009Inaccurate fuel gauge readings/rear float arm stuck. *tt updated 03-01-07. *kb updated 3/15/10.
- 10026704Aug 1, 2008Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
- 10020582Oct 11, 2006Dual tanks fuel gauge defaults to empty - new calibrations. Stall start tank transfer. Vehicles with 6.6l rpo lb7 or lly engines.
- 10018560Jan 6, 2006Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles.
- 10017303Nov 2, 2005Duramax diesel pilot to main injection fuel knock noise.
- 10017273Nov 1, 2005Fuel gauge is inaccurate or reads empty on diesel equipped chassis cab with dual tanks.
- 10017191Oct 28, 2005Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
- 10011222Aug 1, 2004Cranks but no start, stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading, no fuel, vehicle is out of fuel and fuel gauge reads above empty. *tt this bulletin replaces previous…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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