Major Problems with 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 GMC Sierra 1500

2002 GMC Sierra 1500 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 103000 miles

2002 GMC Sierra 1500 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 155000 miles

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Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sierra 1500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES i went to apply parking brake on my 2002 gmc sierra 1500 with 40478 miles on it and there was...	63 ~ 99007 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the abs system has an open short between the abs pump and the abs module. these components are located under...	36 ~ 75406 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the 2002 was in need of front hubs since they were not replaced when they should have been at the...	10 ~ 56496 miles
PARKING BRAKE parking brake failure on 2002 gmc sierra 1500 2wd 4dr ext cab w/ automatic trans. due to excessive wear of...	8 ~ 30781 miles
SUSPENSION while driving home someone pulled out in front of me. i applied the brakes and the pedal went straight to...	5 ~ 91058 miles
AIR BAGS this vehicle was involved in a single vehicle accident hitting a gaurdrail and concrete divider. the 2002 gmc sierra1 1500...	5 ~ 138200 miles
STEERING intermediate steering shaft makes clunking noise. first repaired on 11-13-03. has been repaired four other times. is currently at dealership	5 ~ 20164 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brake fulid and emergency line is exposed and easily damaged by road debris and/or rubble. 2wd c1500 trucks have...	5 ~ 79260 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the spare tire hoist failed causing my spare tire to fall off. luckily this happened in my driveway. if this...	4 ~ 35000 miles
WHEELS 2002 gmc sierra concerning abs. at low speeds ( less than 5mph) brakes release will not hold..recall in 2005 was...	4 ~ 114472 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE under the driver and passenger doors the body has rusted through. this is the only spot on the entire truck...	3 ~ 64296 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on dec 8 2003 i was driving at approx. 45 miles per hour when my transmission shifted out of gear...	3 ~ 62922 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING daytime running lights constantly burning out. bulb holder gets melted. 90% of chevrolet and gmc truck and blazer have this	2 ~ 151000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dear sir i have a 2002 gmc pickup that has had the spare tire fall out of its mount due...	2 ~ 41500 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have a 2002 gmc sierra z71 4x4 truck regular cab with an 8 foot bed. it has 75000 miles....	2 ~ 58000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC gmc 2002 sierra abs triggered at low speed. unable to stop within reasonable distance. happening 90% of the time no	2 ~ 36940 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC antilock brakes on 2002 gmc sierra truck activate for no reason at speeds of 5mph or less making the vehicle...	2 ~ 39500 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2002 gmc sierra 1500 extended cab pickup with 52000 miles on it. the front hub bearings are...	2 ~ 110500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated when the brakes were depressed there was a loud grinding noise. while the vehicle was being...	2 ~ 33750 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2002 gmc sierra 1500 p/u w/4.3 lt. v-6 i have had to have the a/c condensation line covered three times...	2 ~ 56500 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY i sat on my tail gate and the tail gate fell down. when i looked i had one broke cable...	2 ~ 79000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the 2002 was in need of front hubs since they were not replaced when they should have been at the...	2 ~ 126000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the 2002 was in need of front hubs since they were not replaced when they should have been at the...	2 ~ 65000 miles
POWER TRAIN the 2002 was in need of front hubs since they were not replaced when they should have been at the...	2 ~ 75000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the 2002 was in need of front hubs since they were not replaced when they should have been at the...	2 ~ 35072 miles
TIRES driving 73 mph down highway without warning tread blows off tire. almost lost control of vehicle. tires were purchased new	1 ~ 72552 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES driving 73 mph down highway without warning tread blows off tire. almost lost control of vehicle. tires were purchased new	1 ~ 72552 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while traveling at approx. 20-25mph pulling away from my home a small animal ran across in front of me. i...	1 ~ 68830 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust leak on drivers side of engine. broken bolts on exhaust manifold. *tr...	1 ~ 130000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2002 gmc sierra 1500 5.3 std cab slt while braking at low speeds the anti lock bracket system triggers causing...	1 ~ 70000 miles
HUB > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph in rainy weather conditions and...	1 ~ 34000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. while making a left turn the steering column locked without prior...	1 ~ 77483 miles
STRUCTURE i have a 2002 gmc sierra z71 4x4 truck regular cab with an 8 foot bed. it has 75000 miles....	1 ~ 75000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the gasoline gauge on my 2002 gmc sierra pickup does not read correctly after it reaches the 1/4 level. *tr...	1
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds on the highway there was a thumping noise coming from the...	1 ~ 56822 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the daytime running lights overheated and scorched the remaining light bulb sockets...	1 ~ 52577 miles
EQUIPMENT at 68 994 miles my truck lost 2nd gear drive overdrive and reverse. a new reaction shell was installed. at...	1 ~ 68994 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 2002 gmc sierra 1500 p/u w/4.3 lt. v-6 i have had to have the a/c condensation line covered three times...	1 ~ 27000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR speed sensors in the front wheel of my 2002 gmc 2wd truck have failed every december for the last 4...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING the 2002 was in need of front hubs since they were not replaced when they should have been at the...	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING since purchasing my 2002 sierra pickup with a 5.3l v-8 i have noticed a ticking sound when you first start...	1 ~ 1 miles

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