2002 GMC Sierra Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra Denali years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali. That ranks 9th out of 18 Sierra Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 46%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Sierra Denali 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, Hydraulic | 6 | 46% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 23% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 23% | 97,550 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 49,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 8% | 78,630 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Sierra Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali.
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.
The metal brake lines have corroded badly and now failed. Very unsafe, crash waiting to happen.
I did not know about this site and this accident happened in oct 2014. I was going around a curve with 40 mph speed limit and i was going 40 mph. I started to brake as this was downhill and a very large truck and i did not wish to increase speed as i followed the curve. My brakes did not respond…
Total brake failure. I went to apply my brakes and pedal went right to floor, luckily i had the presents of mind to use emergency brake. *tr
100% brake failure due to ruptured metal brake line, severe corrosion. All lines require replacement. Gmc notified, no replace parts supported by manufacturer. Truck stopped with use of emergency brake. *tr
Exhaust manifold bolts break causing emission failure and exhaust leak. The repair bill is up to $1000. Or more. You have to have a garage drill out old bolts and replace. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra Denali model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.