2002 GMC Sierra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2002 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,400 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.
“When coming to a stop driver's side seat moved forward. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the seat bracket. Consumer stated that this was the second time that this incident occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10103860, filed 2004-12, 75,000 miles“The driver's side seat back frame failed at the welded joints. Driver was thrown to right and back while at highway speed. This component also serves as the shoulder/seat belt attachment.”
NHTSA complaint #10104822, filed 2004-12, 99,800 miles“While driving front seat will automatically move forward, pinning the driver against the steering wheel. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, problem recurred. .. The owners manual tells how to activate the memory setting for front seats., but it doesn't tell how to deactivate it.”
NHTSA complaint #10111458, filed 2005-02Related service bulletins
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the…
- 10017764Oct 1, 2005Unwanted/loose seat movement.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 20 | 8% |
| 1995 | 24 | 9% |
| 1994 | 21 | 11% |
| 1993 | 15 | 21% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
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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