MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Sierra

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2002 Chevrolet Sierra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:10.955Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
8

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2003: 2 complaints 2003
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2003: 2 complaints 2003
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2003: 2 complaints 2003

2002: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199911
20009
20019
20022
20032

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Exterior lighting

1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

Show complaint excerpts

Headlights are not bright enough, they barely extend 30 feet from vehicle. Dealer stated all 2002 models are designed that way.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-06-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Steel wheel rim fracture
  2. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    2004-02-19Engineering analysisClosed 2004-09-28 Tailgate cable breakage
  4. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
  5. I
    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
  6. I
    2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
  7. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  8. I
    2011-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2015-04-08 Brake line corrosion failure

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chevrolet Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Sierra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Sierra?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Sierra have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.