2002 GMC Sierra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 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.
“Gmc Sierra. I have had it in for the mirrors vibrating 4 times. I can not see 200 feet behind my vehicle at times as required by california vc 26709. Gmc has called it a safety issue and blames it on the following in an email I received 12/23/03. After much discussion with technical sources, we have come to the following conclusions. The vibration in your mirrors is a characteristic of the vehicle. Therefore, swapping out the mirror with one of the same type, which is the only type your vehicle can accommodate, will not solve that problem. I think there should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10060493, filed 2004-03, 100 miles“Exterior driver side rear view mirror had to be replaced 3 times because of severe vibration. The vibration was so severe that the driver was unable to see oncoming vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10067289, filed 2004-04, 15,000 miles“After a total of 19 visits to the Gmc service department with no results mirror still vibrates arbitration through the bbb was attempted on 10-4-02. Results in favor of Gmc arbitrator agreed mirror is mfg defect, but provided no assistance in getting it repaired. Other 2002 like vehicles were tested and found to have the same problem. This defect is make/model wide! All I want is the mirror vibration to stop. I really don't even use the mirror anymore creating a safety hazard. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769080, filed 2002-10“When jacknifed in a uturn the trailer broke the rear window which exploded into razor sharp shards of glass cutting me on the hand from the drivers seat.”
NHTSA complaint #765621, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10017188Oct 27, 2005Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
- 10015034Mar 1, 2005Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base.
- 10012532Jun 1, 2004Windrush around windshield.
- 10011144Feb 1, 2004Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated
- 10013030Jan 29, 2004Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 84 | 34% |
| 1995 | 140 | 54% |
| 1994 | 115 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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