2002 GMC Sierra 3500
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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This morning I noticed the brake pedal traveling down further than normal and little to no stopping power. Once arriving at work I tried to pump the brake pedal and it kept going to the floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-12
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 20 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Suspension
3 of 20 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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Vehicle bounces all over the road, both outside mirrors vibrate due to this. Dealer has balanced tires, did not remedy the problem. Please provide additional information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-13
Also filed under Visibility
Parking brake
3 of 20 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
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The parking brake was on and the vehicle was parked on a slight incline and without warning the vehicle rolled down the street and crashed into a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-23
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 20 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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A fuel leak underneath vehicle. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealership. Please provide additional information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-13
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2001-07-09Interior lighting01V220000 Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6L diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." These vehicles have a brake…
Remedy: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began July 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on…
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2004-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-30 Hydraulic pump shaft failures
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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Date not on fileEquipment adaptive/mobility04V562000 On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 GMC Sierra 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V562000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 01V220000 · Interior lighting
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 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 GMC Sierra 3500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.