2002 GMC Sierra tires problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2002 GMC Sierra — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2002 gmc sierra 1500 extended cab truck with firestone wilderness at tires which came with the vehicle. About 12:15 am I was driving eastbound on I-70 just west of junction city when I heard a loud sound from the rear of my truck, and was barely able to maintain control. At this point it…”
filed Jul 25, 2005
“See attached memorandum date june 3, 2005 memo #06032005-1 for items (1), (2), and (3) for item (3) parts on gmc truck still exist and are currently secured only by a tightened wire held in position by turn style torque system. Defective spare tire assembly bracket hold down and release system…”
filed Jun 7, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 Sierra | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 Sierra | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Sierra | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 Sierra | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 Sierra | 30 | 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.