1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
123,880 miles

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2002 GMC Sierra 2500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 212017

Sierra 2500

  • 136,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I purchase this truck 2/03/17 and have used it until 2 weeks age when the brake lines broke in my driveway, I am having the lines replaced with stainless lines at a cost of about $1200 ( I am not sure of the total cost because it also needs a antilock braking pump which was badly corroded) the fuel lings are also rusted and need to be replaced and also the transmission cooling lines need to be replaced at a cost to be determined later. I have a 1953 Chevy pickup that still has good brake lines and the frame is in better shape than the newer ones, if GM looked to the past at the materials & methods they might build a better product rather than the garbage they produce now! I am glad I didn't pay $30-$60,000 for this truck.

- Harwich, MA, USA

problem #3

Mar 072014

Sierra 2500 8-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
The transmission came out of reverse, and would not return. No reverse or drive at all.

- North Street, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 192012

Sierra 2500 6-cyl

  • 138,000 miles
First the transmission cooling lines rusted out costing over $400 to repair. Today the brake lines failed because of rust. This will be a very expensive repair. I was fortunate that I was able to avoid crashing the truck when the brakes failed.

- Sussex, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jul 072008

Sierra 2500 8-cyl Diesel

  • 131,520 miles
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact noticed fluid on the ground and noticed that the undercarriage transfer case had a hole. He sealed the hole. The dealer stated that the undercarriage transfer gauge needed to be replaced at the cost of $2,000. The manufacturer is aware of the failure. There is no recall or technical service bulletin. The failure mileage was 131.550 and current mileage is 131,523. Updated 09/16/08 updated 09/19/08.

- Tahoe Vista, CA, USA

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