Body problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500

Three problems related to body have been reported for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sierra 1500.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2018

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.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2015

Tl- the contact owns 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the back wheels are jammed in a position that made the vehicle run abnormal. The failure happened without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle failure mileage w's 70,000. Kh.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2008

Under the driver and passenger doors the body has rusted through. This is the only spot on the entire truck that has rust. I took it to the dealer that I originally purchased it from and was told that since it had 103,000 miles in it they were unable to help.


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