2002 GMC Sierra steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 GMC Sierra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. While driving 60 mph, the wheels went in a different direction than the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but there was no response. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000. Updated…”
filed Feb 27, 2015
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. While driving 20 mph the vehicle swerved from side to side twice for approximately two seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The gm manufacturer was called and stated that he had to pay for…”
filed Mar 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 Sierra | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 Sierra | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 14 | 7% |
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.