Worst 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Fuel System
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 GMC Sierra 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — |
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2002 GMC Sierra 3500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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