2002 GMC Sierra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,350 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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 was towing my 33 ft 2000 thor travel trailer, using my 2002 Gmc Sierra 2500 hd crew cab diesel truck. As I pulled into my storage lot the trailer hitch receiver that was supposed to be welded to a factory installed load leveler trailer hitch completely broke off. The safety chains and the safety brake pull wire were all attached to the hitch receiver. Subsequently the trailer separated from the truck with no safety equipment attached. The trailer crashed to the ground damaging the front towing part of the trailer, slide out hydraulics and air conditioner so far. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165311, filed 2006-08, 67,400 miles“On two separate occasions over the past few years, this truck has had frame damage caused by rust / corrosion to the extent that it either would not pass inspection or it compromised the operation of the vehicle. More specifically, the frame cross-members have had holes rotted through them and the shock mounts have rotted from the frame. Presently, the two cross-members that go over the fuel tank have large rust holes over the fuel tank. Also, the rear crossmember has rotted areas on the top left side.”
NHTSA complaint #10783594, filed 2015-10, 73,300 miles“I have carlisle sure trail st tires, size st 205/75d15, on my 2003 big tex 60ch trailer. The right rear tire blewout for no apparent reason at freeway speeds and a light load on the trailer. Upon further inspection of the tires that were installe on this trailer at time of purchase, I have replace all four tires, due to the one blowout, and very severe crowning in the center of the tread at the proper cold inflation pressure of 35psi, this crowning of the tread actually looks like an over-inflated tire, when in fact it is probebly a separation inside the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10033006, filed 2003-08Related 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.
- 10038295Feb 1, 2011Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
- 10018560Jan 6, 2006Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles.
- 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 26% |
| 2010 | 6 | 18% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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