2002 GMC Sierra power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 GMC Sierra — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Gmc 2002 1/2 ton pickup,transmission reverse went out at 44,000 miles (first time it went out at 28,000 miles). Repaired for second time parts. Reaction shell gear stripped. Parts shell, gear, fltr kit, seal, seal oil, gasket. R&r trans replace reaction shell and gear.*jb”
filed Oct 22, 2005
“I have a 2002 gmc truck. At 38,000 miles the clutch went out completely. The mechanic told me the clutch plate was ok but the 2 hydraulic cylinders needed to be replaced.”
filed Aug 19, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 23 | 38% |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 Sierra | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 Sierra | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 18 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.