Major Problems with 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 GMC Sierra 2500

2002 GMC Sierra 2500 EQUIPMENT Victims: 1 Mileage: 109000 miles

2002 GMC Sierra 2500 SERVICE BRAKES Mileage: 136000 miles

2002 GMC Sierra 2500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Browse 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sierra 2500 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
first the transmission cooling lines rusted out costing over 400.00 to repair. today the brake lines failed because of rust....
8
~ 103290 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i have a 2002 gmc sierra 2500 diesel. i have a had several problems with the brake lines rotting out....
6
~ 73717 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500. the contact noticed fluid on the ground and noticed that the undercarriage...
4
~ 123880 miles
SUSPENSION
while driving the vehicle between 40 or 45 mph the vehicle vibrated. the dealer inspected the vehicle and could not
3
~ 66800 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
the tubular frame that supports both the gas tank and rear passenger side shock absorber extremely rusts out causing the...
2
~ 168000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving automatic transmission will down shift abruptly and vehicle may lunge forward when sitting at light. driver must keep
2
STEERING
while driving of a city street at a slow rate (10-15mph) and taking a slow approximately 90 degree left turn...
1
~ 240000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated that while driving the instrument panel lights stopped...
1
~ 63000 miles
TIRES
my hercules terra trac a/t 245 70 16 are shredding near the sidewall. the 17 inch version of my tires...
1
~ 88000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
my hercules terra trac a/t 245 70 16 are shredding near the sidewall. the 17 inch version of my tires...
1
~ 88000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500. the contact was towing a trailer and braking from 20 mph...
1
~ 96000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated he noticed an unusual fluid on the ground...
1
~ 52000 miles
STRUCTURE
brake lines on 2002 gmc 2500 rusted needed replacement. *tr...
1
~ 22000 miles
EQUIPMENT
tl*the contact owns a 2003 fleetwood elkhorn. the vehicle has a dometic refrigerator model rm3663. while allowing the vehicle to...
1
~ 109000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT
tl*the contact owns a 2003 fleetwood elkhorn. the vehicle has a dometic refrigerator model rm3663. while allowing the vehicle to...
1
~ 109000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2002 gmc sierra 2500 crew cab customer states that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for starting problems then...
1
PARKING BRAKE
2002 gmc sierra 2500 crew cab customer states that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for starting problems then...
1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph under normal road conditions the hydraulic rear brake rotors rusted and stopping...
1
~ 32143 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel injection system: injector failed while accelerating. the gas pedal went down to floor. driver had the vehicle towed to
1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
consumer states the power steering pump shaft twisted off causing loss of power steering and brakes while driving. ts...
1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
vehicle pulls to the left all the times. have had it serviced 8 times at purchasing dealer they say they
1
~ 400 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
consumer stated the vehicle vibrated excessively when traveling between 40-60mph. dealer diagnosed that a defective frame flex was causing vibration
1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
while driving automatic transmission will down shift abruptly and vehicle may lunge forward when sitting at light. driver must keep
1

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