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GMC Sierra

2002 only

66 classified complaints

2002 GMC Sierra have 66 classified complaints on record for that year specifically. The most common issue in this year is Calipers, hoses and lines, typically surfacing around 110,305 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Sierra report for every year combined.

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What breaks, and when — 2002 only

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 45 complaints

Median onset: 110,305 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 103,250 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 3 complaints

Median onset: 73,300 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 69,500 miles.

Parking brake, including electronic · Brakes 2 complaints

Median onset: 38,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 2 complaints

Median onset: 66,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Exhaust manifold, studs and leaks · Exhaust and emissions 1 complaints

Median onset: 115,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $690–$1,870 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 1 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2002 compare with other Sierra years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002 model year. See the full GMC Sierra report for every year and full specs/safety data.