Complaints
291
Crashes
26
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Gmc Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#145 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:45,414 mi
Crash-related:8
#231 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:111,882 mi
Crash-related:4
#326 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:75,831 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 45 | 8 | — | 45,414 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 31 | 4 | — | 111,882 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 26 | 3 | — | 75,831 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 17 | — | — | 29,647 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 16 | — | — | 31,426 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | — | 1 | 25,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 31,326 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 7 | — | — | 33,649 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 2,006 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | 1 | 15,440 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 40,460 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 37,773 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 78,600 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 59,975 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 | — | — | 23,833 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 93,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 85,250 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 52,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | 1 | 73,300 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 16,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 42,586 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | — | — | 87,400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 | — | — | 36,030 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | 24,600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 | — | — | 81,926 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 42,545 mi |
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