GMCSierra 15002002
  1. GMC Sierra 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Suspension

2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 17, 2019

    Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    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

    ODI 11197051

  • July 17, 2017 · 177,000 miles

    Suspension · Wheels

    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 failure occurred between the speeds of 30-45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…

    ODI 11231442

  • July 18, 2016 · 141,000 miles

    Suspension

    Broken weld holding right rear shock absorber to rear axle. Gm is denying that this weld was defective. This right rear shock absorber broke loose from the rear axle while driving on hwy 101.

    ODI 11032074

  • February 1, 2015 · 72,041 miles

    Service Brakes · Suspension

    The brake lines are rusted so badly it will not pass it's next va state inspection. This truck has only been driven 74000 miles. Can this be normal? I am a disabled vet with limited income and can not afford the cost of replacement. There is also more than normal rust of the suspension and other parts under the body. I believe this has gone on too long and a recall is necessary. *tr

    ODI 10712745

  • November 1, 2012 · 65,250 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension

    While driving home, someone pulled out in front of me. I applied the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor. I managed to avoid a collision and made it home as this happened luckily around the corner from my house. I looked for the problem, it didn't take long as under the hood the frame was covered with brake fluid. I was amazed to find that one of the metal brake line had rusted through and the others…

    ODI 10484141