2002 GMC SIERRA

7 recalls, 291 complaints - 485 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Defect Description

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence

IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

175 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect Description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAR... Read more

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SI... Read more

1,353,718 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

PARKING BRAKE

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

Consequence

IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT ... Read more

90,242 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOGGLE WING ASSEMBLY USED TO ATTACH THE BEDLINER TO THE TRUCK BED IS NOT ENGAGING FULLY IN THE STAKE POCKET OF THE PICKUP TRUCK.

Consequence

THE BEDLINER CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PICKUP WHILE IT IS MOTION, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING FOLLOWING MOTORISTS OR PEDESTRIANS.

Remedy

DURAKON WILL ISSUE A PRESS RELEASE IN ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS THAT COULD HAVE PURCHASED THE DEFECTIVE BEDLINER. IF YOU PURCHASED EITHER A DURAKON ALLSTAR OF PATRIOT OVERRAIL BEDLINER SINCE AUGUST 1, 2003, FOR 1999 TO 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO OR GMC SIERRA TRUCKS, OR PURCHASED ONE OF THESE P... Read more

8,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DURAKON INDUSTRIES, INC.

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF TH... Read more

Consequence

ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF T... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT... Read more

3,662,211 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

Defect Description

SOME 2WD AND 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS, CONVERTED TO EITHER DEDICATED OR BI-FUEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL USAGE, WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A THROTTLE CABLE THAT CAN CONTACT AND RUB THROUGH THE FLEXIBLE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE CREATING A PINHOLE LEAK OF NATURAL GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.

Consequence

A STRONG ODOR OF NATURAL GAS MAY BE DETECTED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY ACCOMPANIED BY A HISSING NOISE. IF THE NATURAL GAS WERE ACCIDENTALLY IGNITED, SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL SECURE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF CONTACT WITH THE CNG FUEL LINE. THE CNG FUEL LINE, THROTTLE CABLE, AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE ARE ALSO TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET ... Read more

395 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

291 total complaints 26 crashes 3 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	45
SERVICE BRAKES	31
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	26
PARKING BRAKE	17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	9
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	8
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	7
TIRES	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT VEERED INTO A DITCH TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLAC... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V201000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2015

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, THIS TRUCK HAS HAD FRAME DAMAGE CAUSED BY RUST / CORROSION TO THE EXTENT THAT IT EITHER WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION OR IT COMPROMISED THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE FRAME CROSS-MEMBERS HAVE HAD HOLES ROTTED THROUGH THEM AND THE ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2015

ON THE MORNING OF FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 2015, MY WIFE WENT TO MOVE MY 2002 GMC SIERRA. SHE PULLED OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED UP-HILL ABOUT 300-400 FEET, AND THEN TURNED AROUND IN A NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY, WHEN COMING BACK DOWN THE HILL SHE TRIED TO BRAKE TO STOP IN FRONT OF OUR HOUSE, BUT THE BRAKES... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2015

LEFT HOUSE AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, SHUT THE TRUCK OFF AND ABS BRAKE PUMP UNDER TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING EVEN WITH KEY OFF. SO HAD TO TAKE FUSE OUT. AT THAT TIME I DROVE BACK HOME, BUT IF YOU PUSH DOWN ON BRAKE IT WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. JUNE 2014 HAD TRUCK IN SHOP TO HAVE ALL BRAKE LINES REPL... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2015

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT BROKE OFF. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2015

APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO FLOOR DO TO ROTTED BRAKE LINE. *TR

Incident date: Feb 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE WHEELS WENT IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION THAN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216,000. UPDATED 7/1... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2015

MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AFTER IT TURNED GREEN. I WAS THE ONLY VEHICLE AT THE TIME MAKING THE TURN, NOBODY IN FRONT OR BEHIND ME. DROVE ABOUT 1/10TH A MILE TO THE NEXT LIGHT, WHEN IT TURNED YELLOW, I IMMEDIATELY HIT THE BRAKES TO STOP. AT FIRST THE BRAKES WORKED THEN MY FOOT WENT TO ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 28, 2014

STARTED VEHICLE AND BEGAN DRIVING ON STREET. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES WERE NOT NORMAL. STOPPED VEHICLE AND SAW LARGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND ALL BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND THAT GM HAS HAD PROBLEMS ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 2014

DEAR SIR OR MA'AM, I HAVE A 2002 GMC SIERRA TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT NEW IN 2002. THE BRAKES RECENTLY FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2014. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT BRAKING ACTION. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY AND WAS NOT IN... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 2014

Incident date: Sep 17, 2014

FOLKS; WHAT IS THE STORY WITH TIN WHISKERS FORMING IN SOLDERED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS? DOES MY GMC HAVE LEAD FREE SOLDER ANYWHERE IN IT'S ELECTRICALLY SOLDERED COMPONENTS? I'VE HAVE MULTIPLE FAILED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WHICH IMPLIES MULTIPLE SHORTS. WHAT MAKES, MODELS AND YEARS ARE THIS PROB... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK ABORMALLY INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2014

I WAS DRIVING APPROX 35 MPH WHEN A DOG RAN IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING THE DOG. A MOMENT LATER I WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN UNFAMILIAR TURN AND MY PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I MANAGED TO DOWNSHIFT TO COME TO A STOP AND UPON INSPECTION, NOTICED A HOLE IN ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2006

WHEN IS THERE GOING TO BE A RECALL ON THE RUSTED BRAKE LINES, I ALREADY CRASHED IN 2006 WITH THE ABS SYSTEM WHICH FAILED AND WAS A FAILURE TO START WITH AND WHEN THEY FIXED, THE FIX ONLY LASTED FOR 14 MONTHS AND SINCE THEN I HAVE BE DRIVING WITH CONVENTIONAL BRAKES,SO ARE THEY WAITING FOR ME AND OTH... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 21, 2012

XMAS TREE SHOPPING W/FAMILY VERY LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, THEN NO BRAKES. I MADE REPAIR AT HOLDING BRACKET NEAR LEFT FRONT WHEEL ON FRAME. THEN ON 2/25/2014 ANOTHER BRAKE LINE RUST FAILURE NEAR BUT IN BACK OF ABS MODULE TO BACK WHEELS. I REPLACED THAT SECTION . TODAY 3/15/2014 ANOTHER FAILURE AT THE ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2014

I WAS SLOWING TO A STOP LIGHT FROM RESIDENTIAL STREET,INTO A MAIN ROAD, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED BRAKES AND RECOVERED PRESSURE AND STOPPED. I THEN PROCEEDED ON THE MAIN ROAD TO NEXT LIGHT. AFTER BEING AT THE LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL FOR APPROX. 15 SEC. THE PEDAL WENT TO TH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2014

BRAKE LINE BURST WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE REPAIR FACILITIES ALL BRAKE LINES ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED AND MUST BE REPLACED. REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS ALSO RUSTED AND MUST BE REPLACED. COST OF REPAIRS EXCEEDS $3000.00. I'VE HAD SEVERAL VEHICLES THE SAME AGE ( WITH MORE MILES ) THAT ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2013

DRIVING 30 MPH IN TRAFFIC. LIGHT TURNS RED . CARS IN FRONT OF ME APPLY BRAKES .I APPLIED MY BRAKES. BRAKES INSTANTLY FELT SPONGY AND ABNORMAL. APPLIED MORE PRESSURE WITH 2 FEET AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. NO BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON JUST WENT TO FLOOR. WAS DETERMINED... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 6, 2013

THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT. AS I WAS TURNING AT THE END OF ROW OF PARKED VEHICLES ,A PICK-UP TRUCK WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE ONLY A RATCHETING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY PICK-UP. I PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL BUT IT CONTINU... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 6, 2013

Crash

Incident date: Dec 23, 2013

THE REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED WHEN TRYING TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK BEFORE ENTERING THE INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC CROSSING THE INTERSECTION AT THE TIME. I GOT THE TRUCK HOME, AND A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID FORME... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2013

I HAVE A 2002 GMC SIERRA AND JUST PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY GOING DOWN THE STREET TO STOP SIGN AND BRAKE PEDDLE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ME TO GO THRU STOP SIGN. LUCKY NO ONE WAS GOING THE OTHER WAY! MANAGED TO MAKE IT BACK HOME AND NOTICED DRIVEWAY ALL WET .LOOKED UNDER TRUCK AND NOTI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2013

BRAKES FAILED IN DRIVE WAY DUE TO CORRODED LINE ON TOP OF FRAME RAIL UNDER DRIVERS SEAT. *TR

Incident date: Jul 14, 2012

THIS IS AN OLD INCIDENT; HOWEVER, UNTIL JUST RECENTLY, I DID NOT REALIZE THERE WAS A WEBSITE SUCH AS YOURS. ALSO, I AM REPORTING A SPECIFIC INCIDENT, BUT ALSO WANT TO INCLUDE OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION. THE INCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED WAS RELATED TO MY BRAKE FLUID LINES RUSTING COMPLETELY THROUGH WHILE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2012

Incident date: Jun 5, 2013

AS MANY OTHER GMC/CHEVROLET TRUCK OWNERS, I AM EXPERIENCING PREMATURE BRAKE LINE RUST ISSUES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT A RUSTED BRAKE LINE FAILED COMING TO AN INTERSECTION. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED, I FELT A SLIGHT RESISTANCE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOO... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH AND CRUISE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2011

I WAS DRIVING AND MY BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. I GOT IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID MY REAR AND FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED OUT AND HAD HOLES IN THEM. I HAD THEM REPLACED. THEN ON FEBRUARY 2013 I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. IT TURNED OUT THAT NOW THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE TWO LINES TO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2013

THE BRAKE LINES IN MY 2002 GMC SIERRA TRUCK HAVE CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT FLUID IS BEING LOST AND BRAKING IS BEING NEGATIVELY AFFECTED. THIS WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, LUCKILY THERE WAS NOT A INCIDENT ON THE ROAD. MY TRUCK IS WELL MAINTAINED, I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHER C... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2013

DESCRIPTION: 2002 GMC SIERRA?82,XXX.00 MILES. WHILE DROPPING MY DAUGHTER OFF AT SCHOOL, I STOPPED AT A LIGHT, ACCELERATED TO MAKE IT UP THE HILL, AND AS I CAME OVER THE HORIZON I PROCEEDED TO STOP, WHEN I DEPRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST RAN INTO AN... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2013

Incident date: Nov 26, 2012

I WAS LUCKY AND NOT MOVING WHEN THIS OCCURRED FOR THE SECOND TIME. ONCE AGAIN I WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE IN MY TRUCK WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHOULD I TAKE MY CHANCES ON THIS HAPPENING A THIRD TIME? PERHAPS I WON'T BE SO LUCKY AN... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2011

I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SHIFT THE TRUCK FROM OUT OF PARK AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK AND FOUND A PUDDLE OF FLUID IN THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE. IT APPEARED AS THOUGH THE BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE BACK BRAKES RUPTURED IN THE AREA BEHIND THE GAS T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE PARKING BRAKE AND NOTICED IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V161000 (PARKING BR... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 7 OUT OF 8 GLOW PLUGS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE GLOW PLUGS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AN... Read more

Incident date: Sep 28, 2012

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 GMC SIERRA I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDDLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK CONTINUED FORWARD. I SWERVED OFF THE ROAD TO MISS HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER INSPECTING UNDER THE TRUCK I NOTICED ONE OF MY BRAKE LINES HAD RU... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2012

WHILE TRAVELING OUT OF STATE, THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. FORTUNATELY, THE TRUCK WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME. REPAIRS ESTIMATED BY SEARS INDICATED THAT ALL LINES SHOULD BE REPLACED AS WELL AS PARKING BRAKE PARTS DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. HAD THE RUPTURED LINE REPLACED ALONG ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND THEN APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2012

APPLIED BRAKES AT 35MPH AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. DRIVERS SIDE REAR BREAK LINE HAD RUPTURED DUE TO RUST. NO WARNING LIGHT OR BACKUP SYSTEM ACTIVATED. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWS ALL BREAK LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED AND REQUIRE REPLACEM... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 26, 2012

6/5/12 AFTER ONLY 54K MILES ON MY 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500 2WD PICKUP, I EXPERIENCED AN INSTANTANEOUS AND COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A CORRODED BRAKE LINE(S), WHICH BURST, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PRESSURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONE BRAKE APPLICATION AFT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE LINES FAILED AND THE REAR LINES WERE VERY CLOSE TO FAILING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 108,000. THE VIN WAS NOT A... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2012

THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING LOT OF STORE. *TR

Crash

Incident date: Jan 9, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL COMPONENTS FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000. UPDAT... Read more

Incident date: Dec 23, 2011

THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE TUBING RUPTURED CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH ON A DOWNGRADE. THE METAL LINE ABOVE THE REAR AXLE, PASSENGER SIDE, CORRODED THROUGH AND SPEWED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER. THE CORROSION POINT IS ABOUT 7-10 INCHES FORWARD OF THE JUNCTION WHERE THE BRAKE LINE TRANSITI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2011

BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND REAR BRAKE LINES, BECAUSE OF RUST, BURST AT THE SAME TIME. IT WAS LUCKY THE CAR WAS NOT ON THE ROAD.I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE LINES AND HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT CALIPERS BECAUSE THE BLEEDING NIPPLED WERE COMPLETELY GONE DUE TO RUST. THE REAR CALIPERS WERE IN GOOD SHAPE.OVER TH... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2011

Incident date: Nov 6, 2011

BACKING UP TO THE GARAGE PUT BRAKE ON DIDN'T STOP, I THOUGHT I WOULD HIT THE GARAGE PUT I DID GET STOP IN TIME. STEEL LINE RUSTED, BLOWN LINE ON BACK BRAKES. *TR

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 GMC SIERRA

485 manufacturer communications from 447 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	70
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	40
100000 POWER TRAIN	35
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	32
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26
010000 STEERING	14
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	12
020000 SUSPENSION	12

022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar? module after Canadian cellular upgrade.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE,

034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or l

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not move in forward or reverse. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0877 or P2723 set. Technician will need to inspect the v

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

ENGINE SURGE OR STALL AT STOP AND/OR DTC P0742 POSSIBLE TCC APPLIED. EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON LCT1000 TRANSMISSION RPO M74 OR MW7. *NJ UPDATED 4/22/13. *PE

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code

100000 POWER TRAIN

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Technician will nee

200000 WHEELS

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo

190000 TIRES

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/

150000 SEAT BELTS

221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

GM: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS ALSO A MISFIRE OR ENGINE NOISE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE CAUSES. *RM

013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO

010000 STEERING

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - INJECTORS - REPLACE. *MJ UPDATED 2/21/08. *NJ CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 3/5/10. *PE

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READINGS/REAR FLOAT ARM STUCK. *TT UPDATED 03-01-07. *KB UPDATED 3/15/10. *PE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE LOW POWER WILL NOT GO OVER 2300 RPMS. *EH UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS (CLEAN WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE). *TT UPDATED 10/23/09. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE LIGHT DUTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *PE

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R

020000 SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION VIBRATION OR FRAME BEAMING AT 40 - 60 MPH. *KB UPDATED 8/25/08. *PE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON MN8, MT1 SES/MIL ILLUMINATED, DTC P0757, HARSH SHIFT, DELAYED 2-3 SHIFT, 2-3 SHIFT FLARE, NO THIRD GEAR, SLIPS IN THIRD GEAR OR REVERSE. *PE

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL AND/OR STEERING COLUMN (REPLACE UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT [I-SHAFT] ASSEMBLY). *PE

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

EATON LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS, EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL RPO G80. *NJ UPDATED 7/17/2008. *PE

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

EATON LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS, EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL RPO G80. *NJ UPDATED 7/17/2008. *PE

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

POSSIBLE ENGINE OIL LEAK DUE TO PCV FREEZE-UP, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, AND 6.2 V-8 ENGINES. *NJ

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - ENGINE GLOW PLUG ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 6.6L DIESEL V8 (RPO LB7 - VIN 1) ENGINE & CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS (YF5/NE1) OR CLEAN FUEL EMIS

193000 TIRES:BEAD

TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY BEAD SPLITS (REPLACE WHEELS WITH NEW HEAVY DUTY RIM VERSION) *TT *AR UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ

020000 SUSPENSION

TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY BEAD SPLITS (REPLACE WHEELS WITH NEW HEAVY DUTY RIM VERSION) *TT *AR UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ

020000 SUSPENSION

REAR LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE (REPLACE SPRING INSERTS) *TT UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ

022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

REAR LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE (REPLACE SPRING INSERTS) *TT UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ

046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

ABS LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. (REGROUND EBCM GROUND). *KB

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET MISSING THICKNESS GRADE MARKINGS. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

INSPECTION OF TIRE AND WHEEL SIZE PRIOR TO DIAGNOSIS OF TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE, SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL CONCERNS. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VARIOUS INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS - HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, ETC. *TT

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

DUAL TANKS FUEL GAUGE DEFAULTS TO EMPTY - NEW CALIBRATIONS. STALL START TANK TRANSFER. VEHICLES WITH 6.6L RPO LB7 OR LLY ENGINES. *KB

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

TAILGATE CABLE SLACK. THIS INCLUDES 1998-2006 CHEVROLET AND GMC FULL AND MID SIZE TRUCKS. *EH UPDATED. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, P0087, P0093, P1093, LOW POWER, NO START, HARD START, FUEL IN CRANKCASE. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

INFORMATION ON SERVICING FUEL INJECTORS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. *EH UPDATED 03-19-07. *KB

021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

LEFT FRONT AXLE SHAFT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LEAK SEAL SHAFT. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION, GRADE BRAKE FEATURE OF ALLISON 1000 SERIES TRANSMISSION. *SLC THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 02-07-30-004. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION DUE TO LACK OF ENGINE OIL FOR LBZ, LB7, AND LLY DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION LEAKS, SLIPS, VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION ON LONGER MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN 2001-2006 LB7, LLY, LBZ DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINES. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

RATTLE/SQUEAK FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT *AR

036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. *TT UPDATE. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION - EXHAUST SYSTEM POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT, AT IDLE OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. *TT BULLETIN 03-06-05-008, DATED 11/01/2003 REPLACED. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK, ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE HEARD AT IDLE. 2500/3500 SERIES PICKUP MODELS. *TT

220000 SEATS

UNWANTED/LOOSE SEAT MOVEMENT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, P0087, P0093, P1093, LOW POWER, NO START, HARD START, FUEL IN CRANKCASE. *TT

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL REGARDING FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE TECHNICIAN TO UPGRADE A VEHICLE FROM FACTORY WHEELS AND TIRES TO 20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH GMSPO. *TT

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR TURBO FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF OIL OR REPEAT TURBO FAILURES. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL FILTER FOR THE 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL. *TT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

PROGRAM BULLETIN (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM)-15,000 MILE (24,000 KM) FUEL FILTER CHANGE. 2002 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND 2001-2002 GMC TOPKICK. *SC

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FLEXIBLE FUEL (RPO L59) ROUGH IDLE, MISFIRE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TT

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR MAY CORRODE AND CAUSE IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE. A PRODUCT EMISSION RECALL TO INSPECT / REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION SYSTEM. *TT GM PARTS BULLETINS & INFORMATION. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. NLM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1172 OR P2636, FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON. *TT

200000 WHEELS

HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF VEHICLES WITH 20 INCH WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED. *TT

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SIERRA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1979

FLEX FAN FAILURE

JOSEPH E. WALLEN OF AMDURSKY, PELKY, FENNELL & WALLEN, P.C., REPRESENTING MR. BRADFORD BUTLER, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER THE FLEX FAN BLADES (PART NUMBER 336032) MANUFACTURED BY CANADIAN FRAM ARE ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE MEANING OF 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 301.MR. BUTLER WAS SERIOUS ... Read more

GMC SIERRA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA across all model years (1988, 2016).

130 Total Recalls

4,904 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

344 Reported Crashes

81 Reported Fires

28 Reported Deaths

GMC SIERRA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	0	77	View
2016	2	8	View
2015	6	67	View
2014	12	132	View
2013	3	46	View
2012	2	46	View
2011	2	67	View
2010	1	43	View
2009	1	48	View
2008	2	84	View
2007	2	71	View
2006	6	65	View
2005	11	152	View
2004	10	224	View
2003	9	248	View
2002 (current)	7	291
2001	7	333	View
2000	12	557	View
1999	9	721	View
1998	0	230	View
1997	0	302	View
1996	2	310	View
1995	6	327	View
1994	3	221	View
1993	3	109	View
1992	4	33	View
1991	2	12	View
1990	2	30	View
1989	2	22	View
1988	2	6	View
1987	0	2	View
1983	0	5	View
1982	0	1	View
1977	0	4	View
1976	0	2	View

Other GMC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SIERRA 1500	233	10,607	View
YUKON	224	6,198	View
SIERRA 2500	169	2,217	View
SIERRA 3500	161	730	View
YUKON XL	157	2,899	View
SAVANA	142	448	View
ACADIA	84	7,520	View
JIMMY	71	3,791	View

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