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2002 GMC Sierra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 GMC Sierra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2002 GMC Sierra recalls, newest first

May 11, 2009NHTSA 09E02500042,540 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 28, 2007NHTSA 07E066000175 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 29, 2005NHTSA 05V3790001,353,718 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Summary
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, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
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 signal is within specifications. The recall began September 22, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 22, 2005NHTSA 05V16100090,242 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary
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 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 2004NHTSA 04E0220008,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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 pickup trucks with either brand bedliner already installed, you should return to an authorized durakon dealer so that the bedliner can be inspected and, if necessary, repaired with a newly designed toggle wing fastening system, or if required, replaced with a new bedliner free of charge. Please call the durakon hotline at 1-800-933-4200 to find the nearest authorized durakon dealer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 17, 2004NHTSA 04V1290003,662,211 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments

Summary
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 the rear bumper.
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 the support cables fracture.
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 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 3, 2003NHTSA 03V435000395 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Delivery

Summary
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 at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 249 complaints about the 2002 GMC Sierra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
23
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
6
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes135
  2. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip45
  3. Hydraulic26
  4. Parking brake17
  5. Hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor16

Other GMC Sierra years

Other 2002 GMC models

Most recalled 2002 vehicles

  1. 2002 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  2. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
  3. 2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
  4. 2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
  5. 2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2002’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2002 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, parking brake, structure, fuel system, other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 GMC Sierra recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 GMC Sierra?
249 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.