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#BS-2002-GMCSIE-2A41

2002 Gmc Sierra Denali

Based on reports from 17 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
17
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
70
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 17 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

5 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 79K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
6
30–60K
3
60–90K
3
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (6 reports) • Median: 79K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes5 (29%)
Steering3 (18%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip2 (12%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Electric1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (6%)

2002 Gmc Sierra Denali: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 78,630 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 79K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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08
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14
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17
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19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 17 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Gmc Sierra Denali: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali is related to the brakes, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali reliable?
The 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali has 17 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Gmc Sierra Denali has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Sierra Denali problems start?
Based on 14 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 78,630 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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