Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 GMC Sierra 2500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 164 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V220000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
38,863
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-26
Owners notified
2001-07-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes32120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2785,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling752,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5106,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission532,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine457,778 mi
Power train4131,520 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings496,000 mi
Steering480,000 mi
Air bags3127,318 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors381,000 mi
Structure: frame and members389,501 mi
Suspension3400 mi
Tires388,000 mi
Trailer hitches359,582 mi
Engine2190 mi
Equipment274,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel285,000 mi
Parking brake2113,234 mi
Service brakes, electric290,451 mi
Tires: tread/belt239,802 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system163,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1109,000 mi
Exterior lighting137,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly152,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines152,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline1100,100 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit137,300 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft160,000 mi
Seat belts1247,500 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor132,143 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1300 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1400 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system136,403 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly137,300 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft17,500 mi
Structure122,000 mi
Structure: body189,501 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing182,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages12,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor12,500 mi

The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.