Does the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500, the most recent reported on June 26, 2001 (Interior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500?

Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (44 complaints), followed by service brakes (32).

How many 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 134 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500.

recalls

134

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 2500 recalls

Interior lighting

NHTSA campaign 01V220000 · reported June 26, 2001 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 38,863 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of FMVSS no. 105.
The risk: These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
The fix: 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 an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Most reported problems

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

Service brakes, hydraulic44
Service brakes32
Power train14
Engine and engine cooling11
Steering9
Fuel system, gasoline6
Fuel/propulsion system5
Structure5
Tires5
Air bags4

What owners report

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

Jan 15, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported
We were in a roll over accident going under 30mph. I was a passenger in the back seat. When I woke up I saw that the driver was hanging out the door window. The air bags did not deploy. The driver who was also the owner of the truck died of multiple blunt forces. The insurance company had the truck towed to COPART in…

Feb 28, 2019 · Air bags · 247,500 miles · crash reported
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WE HIT BLACK ICE AND ULTIMATELY ENDED UP WITH A FRONT IMPACT WHICH TURNED INTO A 2 TIME VEHICLE ROLLOVER. BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS AND BUCKLED DURING THE ROLLOVER AND DID NOT LOCK AND NEITHER OF THE AIRBAGS IN FRONT WHEN OFF AT ANY POINT DURING THE COLLISION

Dec 4, 2017 · Service brakes · 136,000 miles
I PURCHASE THIS TRUCK 2/03/17 AND HAVE USED IT UNTIL 2 WEEKS AGE WHEN THE BRAKE LINES BROKE IN MY DRIVEWAY, I AM HAVING THE LINES REPLACED WITH STAINLESS LINES AT A COST OF ABOUT $1200 ( I AM NOT SURE OF THE TOTAL COST BECAUSE IT ALSO NEEDS A ANTILOCK BRAKING PUMP WHICH WAS BADLY CORRODED) THE FUEL LINGS ARE ALSO…

Mar 9, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system · 200,000 miles
THE TUBULAR FRAME THAT SUPPORTS BOTH THE GAS TANK AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER EXTREMELY RUSTS OUT CAUSING THE FRAME TO EVENTUALLY DISCONNECT FROM ITSELF AND ALLOW THE GAS TANK TO DROP AND/OR THE SHOCK TO DISCONNECT FROM THE AXLE, BOTH IN WHICH MAY CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Dec 19, 2016 · Steering · 240,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING OF A CITY STREET, AT A SLOW RATE (10-15MPH) AND TAKING A SLOW, APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE LEFT TURN, I HEARD A LOUD "POPPING/BREAKING SOUND". WHILE MAKING THE TURN, I INITIALLY HAD TURNING CAPABILITIES UNTIL I HEARD THE "POP" SOUND. UPON HEARING THE SOUND, I NO LONGER HAD THE ABILITY TO TURN THE WHEELS TO…

Sierra 2500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	48	3	1
2001	2	134	11	2
2002	1	134	10	1
2003	0	160	7	4
2004	1	143	4	4
2005	1	115	4	6

Across all years, the 2003 Sierra 2500 has the most complaints (160). All GMC Sierra 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500, the most recent reported on June 26, 2001 (Interior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500?: Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (44 complaints), followed by service brakes (32).
How many 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 134 complaints report a crash and 1 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 January 15, 2023.