Structure Related Problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the body (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame rust (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Sierra 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
3
Frame Rust problems
2
Structure problems
1
Tailgate Hinge problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500

The Body problem

Spare tire fell off from the cable, unknown, I also had a 2001 GMC yukon and the same thing happened, this is unsafe as it could become detached while moving and needs to be recalled   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

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   Read details...

The Structure problem

I have a 2002 GMC sierra z71 4x4 truck, regular cab with an 8 foot bed. It has 75000 miles. The problem I'm having is both of the outside door handles stick open a little after you pull the handle to open the door and get in.   Read details...


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