2002 GMC Sierra suspension problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 GMC Sierra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“There is rattle/vibration in my truck's steering column. Any time I go over an uneven surface I hear an annoying rattle coming from under the hood in front the steering wheel, and I feel a consistent vibration in the steering wheel. This rattle started with about 35,000 miles on the vehicle, just…”
filed Feb 15, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2017
Suspension problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 Sierra | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 Sierra | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 Sierra | 3 | 2% |
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.