Does the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500, the most recent reported on November 26, 2004 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500?

Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (64 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (53).

How many 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

17 of 166 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 166 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500.

recalls

166

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 04V562000 · reported November 26, 2004 · MOBILITY WORKS · 1,660 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
The risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes64
Service brakes, hydraulic53
Suspension9
Parking brake8
Structure8
Steering7
Air bags5
Power train5
Wheels5
Unknown or other4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 17, 2020 · Service brakes · 196,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR COMING DOWN AN OVERPASS. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND I NARROWLY AVOIDED A CRASH. I TOOK TO MY MECHANIC. THEY SAID THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I AM NOT GETTING THIS FIXED AS IT IS AN OLDER TRUCK BUT I DO THINK THAT SOMEONE COULD DIE FROM…

Mar 6, 2020 · Seats · 165,050 miles
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. METAL SUPPORT BAR IN THE BACK UPPER PORTION OF DRIVER SEAT BROKE. SEAT WAS BEING USED AS ORDINARY AND SNAPPED WHEN I WENT TO RETRIEVE ITEM FROM BACK SEAT BY REACH OVER CENTER CONSOLE AND TO BACK SEAT TO GRAB PURSE. I WEIGHT 135 POUNDS AND AM SMALL PERSON. NO EXTRAORDINARY PRESSURE OR…

Sep 19, 2019 · Service brakes · 120,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED DUE TO RUST…

Jul 12, 2019 · Suspension · 177,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND WOBBLED SO VIOLENTLY THAT IT LEFT THE CONTACT DISORIENTED. THE CONTACT HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO PULL OVER FOR A WHILE. WHEN THE CONTACT RETUNED TO THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE. THE…

Apr 17, 2019 · Structure
161131 MILES FRAME RUSTED REAL BAD BODY LOOKS GREAT FOR THE YEAR I JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOOKED REAL CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT FROM ORIGANAL OWNER PUT IT ON A LIFT AND THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED OUT DID SOME GOOGLEING AND FOUND THAT MOST ALL THESE TRUCKS WERE BUILT TO ROT OUT IN 3 YEARS

Sierra 1500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	181	10	0
2001	2	140	10	0
2002	1	166	17	0
2003	1	180	13	4
2004	2	212	8	1
2005	0	177	4	9

Across all years, the 2014 Sierra 1500 has the most complaints (743). All GMC Sierra 1500 years →

Questions

Does the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500, the most recent reported on November 26, 2004 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500?: Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (64 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (53).
How many 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 17 of 166 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 17, 2020.