Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 166 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E050000 AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V562000 MOBILITY WORKS/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 64 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53 complaints
- Suspension 9 complaints
- Parking Brake 8 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
Of the 166 complaints on file, 17 report a crash; across all 166 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 has a below-average reliability rating due to a high number of brake-related complaints. The evidence from recall campaigns and owner complaints suggests common issues with the service brakes, both standard and hydraulic. Limited data on other components indicates it could be costly to maintain.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Unusual brake noise
- Suspension noises
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.