2002 GMC Sierra structure problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 GMC Sierra — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The accident happened in a parking lot. As I was turning at the end of row of parked vehicles ,a pick-up truck was backing out of a parking place. I applied the brakes but there was no response only a ratcheting noise coming from the front end of my pick-up. I put the truck in neutral but it…”
filed Dec 31, 2013
“This is an old incident; however, until just recently, I did not realize there was a website such as yours. Also, I am reporting a specific incident, but also want to include other general information. The incident which occurred was related to my brake fluid lines rusting completely through while…”
filed Aug 26, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE…Campaign 04V129000 · Mar 17, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 8, 2017
Structure problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 Sierra | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 Sierra | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 Sierra | 6 | 21% |
| 2011 Sierra | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 Sierra | 7 | 21% |
| 2009 Sierra | 6 | 16% |
| 2008 Sierra | 12 | 18% |
| 2007 Sierra | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 7 | 6% |
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.