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

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD

2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD FRONTAL Victims: 1

2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1

2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Mileage: 37300 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 2500HD owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES was heading down the street coming to a stop sign. slowing down got to about 9 mph and then the...	14 ~ 121426 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact complained about a brake problem. rear rotors rusted. dealership said that this was normal wear for the...	13 ~ 89937 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC upon braking up to a stop sign for instance. the vehicles abs will kick in at the last minute releasing...	3 ~ 58100 miles
TRAILER HITCHES consumer noticed that the hitch was dramatically bent upwards and immediately unhitched the trailer. a visual inspection revealed that the...	3 ~ 97018 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM noticed something leaking under truck in front of fuel tank. fuel line leaking at connections above fuel cooler (lines look	2 ~ 89825 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC wheel speed sensors corroded anti-lock brakes malfunction at low speed.*tr...	2 ~ 125226 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact noticed fuel leakage on the rear bumper...	2 ~ 88693 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES firestone lt245/75-r16 steeltex radial a/t tread separated at 55 mph. two estimates of damage to vehicle approximately $3 700. sent	2 ~ 50000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the allison 1000 with the duramax diesel during the cold weather the transmission will slip from first to second gear....	2 ~ 67000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake line failed which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *jb the brake line contained a bend	2 ~ 77400 miles
AIR BAGS air bag sensor went out. 4th alternator was replaced on 6 jan 14 three others were replaced between 9 mar2012...	1 ~ 127318 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL noticed something leaking under truck in front of fuel tank. fuel line leaking at connections above fuel cooler (lines look	1 ~ 85000 miles
ENGINE three broken manifold bolts. from what i hear this is a common occurrence. the broken one close to firewall will	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN limited slip differential causing loss of control on icy roads. i recently lost control of my truck while driving about...	1 ~ 100100 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING truck was stalling maybe three times a year approx. 3 years ago. doesn't register any codes. approx. 1 month ago	1 ~ 20000 miles
TIRES firestone lt245/75-r16. rear tire blew out at 70 mph. entire tread flew off tire. managed to get vehicle to the...	1 ~ 50000 miles
STEERING started my vehicle so could move it in front of my garage. when i tried to turn the steering wheel...	1 ~ 57000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION front wheel bearings degraded to the point that entire wheel was loose from hub. when on a jack could move...	1 ~ 82000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* - the contact called about 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. he stated that while applying brakes 7 out of...	1 ~ 37300 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* - the contact called about 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. he stated that while applying brakes 7 out of...	1 ~ 37300 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* - the contact called about 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. he stated that while applying brakes 7 out of...	1 ~ 37300 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving 30 mph the consumer collided with the vehicle in front of his. upon impact both frontal air bags...	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving 30 mph the consumer collided with the vehicle in front of his. upon impact both frontal air bags...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact complained about a brake problem. rear rotors rusted. dealership said that this was normal wear for the...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i own a 2002 gmc sierra 4 x 4 crew cab duramax diesel pick-up truck. for the last 2 years...	1 ~ 60000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE due to a crack in the fuel tank vehicle failed emissions. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem.	1 ~ 52000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY a neighbor and i were trying to off load a large rock 500 (lbs) from my truck when we got...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING diesel engine quit and it was only equipped with one fuse and the fuse blew. this resulted in loss of...	1 ~ 36403 miles
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING while driving at 20/35 mph the vehicle pulled to the right and there was no power steering. consumer lost control	1 ~ 7500 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have replaced 1 cable on my 2002 gmc at 28000 mile and have anther one that broke recently at	1

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