2002 Gmc Sierra 1500 Hd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
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Compared against other Gmc Sierra 1500 Hd model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (87)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Showing the 6 most recent of 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-08-21 · Unknown Or Other · 29,000 mi“i was moving my 1500hd gmc sierra which has 29k mile & the front brake line under the radiator, blew out due to rust this is a nightmare for any gmc owner , upon an inspection of all brake lines i find they are just steel with no anti corrosion on any of them. i also own a 2002 yukon & now it has the same problem, all lines are badly rusted …”
2014-08-19 · Service Brakes · 114,000 mi“this is the second time a brake line has burst on this truck. this is dangerous. i had the truck taken to local shop and was told all brake lines are in danger of rupture. how can gmc put this junk steel in their brake lines? when people start getting killed if they havent already maybe something will be done. i smell some lawyer getting rich here…”
2014-03-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 64,000 mi“i have 2 of these vehicles and know a few friends with the same. the fuel pump and fuel gauge in these vehicles are factory defective. they are very, very inaccurate in telling you how much fuel you have. i have run out of fuel many, many times with 1/2 tank, 3/4 tank full of fuel. this is very very dangerous since you have no warning and lose all …”
2014-01-04 · Service Brakes · 182,000 mi“putting truck up onto ramps to change the oil, applied brakes pedal went to the floor brake line blew out. *tr…”
2013-11-18 · Service Brakes · 104,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500 hd. the contact was driving 40 mph when the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brakes were leaking fluid. also, the brake lines were found to be corroded. the vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the i…”
2013-11-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 24,000 mi“the gas gauge is not dependable. sometimes accurate, but more often, not accurate. it is a continuous problem. you may run out of gas at any moment, in traffic, on the interstate at high speeds, then you have no steering or brakes, engine is dead. it has happened many times, once when it showed 3/4 tank full. i have a 2001 chevy regular cab pickup …”
2012-09-24 · Service Brakes · 121,623 mi“today is 9/24/12. first let me start by saying i have owned my truck since 2004, and take pride in taking care of my vehicles. my vehicles are always dealer maintained at a gm dealer. i have had no troubles with my truck until now, and this brake failure could have killed me and my family. my truck was inspected april 13th 2012 last and had no v…”
2011-01-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 120,000 mi“i have a 2001 chevrolet truck with a 4.3 liter v6 engine and a 2002 gmc sierra 1500 hd with a 6.0 liter v8 engine and both of them have fuel gauge problems. the fuel gauge is very erratic and hardly ever accurate. i was going about 70 mph and showed 1/2 tank of gas and all of a sudden ran out of gas in the 2002 model. the 2001 model is never accur…”
2010-08-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 61,883 mi“ruptured corroded brake lines, on my 2002 gmc 1500 hd 4x4 pick-up. the condition caused me to lose complete braking power to my truck, luckily no one was hurt. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.