2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 HD years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Sierra 1500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 114,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 56% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 33% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 61,883 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was moving my 1500hd gmc sierra which has 29k mile & the front brake line under the radiator, blew out due to rust this is a nightmare for any gmc owner , upon an inspection of all brake lines i find they are just steel with no anti corrosion on any of them. I also own a 2002 yukon & now it has…
This is the second time a brake line has burst on this truck. This is dangerous. I had the truck taken to local shop and was told all brake lines are in danger of rupture. How can gmc put this junk steel in their brake lines? When people start getting killed if they havent already maybe something…
I have 2 of these vehicles and know a few friends with the same. The fuel pump and fuel gauge in these vehicles are factory defective. They are very, very inaccurate in telling you how much fuel you have. I have run out of fuel many, many times with 1/2 tank, 3/4 tank full of fuel. This is very…
Putting truck up onto ramps to change the oil, applied brakes pedal went to the floor brake line blew out. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500 hd. The contact was driving 40 mph when the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brakes were leaking fluid. Also, the brake lines were found to be corroded. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or…
Other GMC Sierra 1500 HD years
← 2001 Sierra 1500 HD · 2003 Sierra 1500 HD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sierra 1500 HD | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 HD | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 HD | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 HD | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 HD model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.