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2001 GMC Sierra 3500 vs 2002 GMC Sierra 3500

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 GMC Sierra 35002002 GMC Sierra 3500
NHTSA complaints3620
Recall campaigns22
Service bulletins (TSBs)164158
Investigations21
Crash reports33
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage65,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC Sierra 3500GMC Sierra 3500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic103
Service Brakes44
Engine and Engine Cooling61
Fuel System, Gasoline42
Tires22
Fuel/propulsion System13
Parking Brake13
Fuel System, Other30

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling60
Rust / corrosion60
2001 GMC Sierra 3500
2002 GMC Sierra 3500

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.