2002 GMC Sierra engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 GMC Sierra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine shuts off after it warms up. This can happen at any time and any speed. After waiting approx. 2 minutes it will start again and run fine for the rest of the day. No check engine lights or diagnostic codes are available. There is a recall for the 2001 models (campaign id # 07v521000)…”
filed Jan 20, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. While driving varios speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off for a few moments. The vehicle restarted after five attempts and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Mar 11, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 Sierra | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Sierra | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 Sierra | 22 | 8% |
| 2000 Sierra | 21 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.