CarRecallWatchThe 2002 GMC Sierra Denali has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7 reports).
2002 GMC Sierra Denali recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali.
Most common 2002 GMC Sierra Denali problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
THE METAL BRAKE LINES HAVE CORRODED BADLY AND NOW FAILED. VERY UNSAFE, CRASH WAITING TO HAPPEN.
I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS SITE AND THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN OCT 2014. I WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE WITH 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT AND I WAS GOING 40 MPH. I STARTED TO BRAKE AS THIS WAS DOWNHILL AND A VERY LARGE TRUCK AND I DID NOT WISH TO INCREASE SPEED AS I FOLLOWED THE CURVE. MY BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND SANK TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE. I HAD NO STEERING ABILITY EITHER. I ENDED UP IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A VERY LARGE TREE AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED. I SPLIT MY HEAD OPEN ON THE STEERING WHEEL DESPITE BLOCKING MY FACE WITH MY FOREARMS CROSSED; A DE-GLOVING 10-12 INCH LACERATION DOWN TO THE SKULL THAT WRAPS FROM MY NOSE BRIDGE AROUND TO MY RIGHT EAR IN THE CIRCULAR SHAPE OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO FLOOR, LUCKILY I HAD THE PRESENTS OF MIND TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR
100% BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUPTURED METAL BRAKE LINE, SEVERE CORROSION. ALL LINES REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. GMC NOTIFIED, NO REPLACE PARTS SUPPORTED BY MANUFACTURER. TRUCK STOPPED WITH USE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK CAUSING EMISSION FAILURE AND EXHAUST LEAK. THE REPAIR BILL IS UP TO $1000. OR MORE. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A GARAGE DRILL OUT OLD BOLTS AND REPLACE. *TR
2002 GMC Sierra Denali questions
Does the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7), Steering (3), Service Brakes (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 GMC Sierra Denali has been fixed?
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