Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The biggest, most powerful pickup you can drive without going to trucking school.
Pros
Most powerful engines you can buy, class-leading towing and payload.
Cons
Spotty build quality, cheap interior materials.
What's New for 2002
After undergoing a full redesign last year, the Sierra 3500 gets only minor changes for 2002. Air conditioning is now standard on all trim levels, and a Cold Weather package is now available that includes heated exterior mirrors and a rear window defogger.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
GMC 8.1drw excab
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD LB DRW (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Only problem has been the left door speaker went bad. Only thing I don't like about it is that the rear springs clunk with just the camper on some bumps at lower speeds
Favorite Features
Motor and transmission
Suggested Improvements
Fix rear spring noise
Great Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Crew Cab SLT 2WD LB DRW (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my 2nd GM diesel truck and it has operated flawlessly since delivery. The power and accelleration for a big truck makes it fun to drive. I tow a 14000 lb 5th wheel and can pass with ease going over the mountains. The mileage is about 10mpg with the trailer and running 65, without it runs about 18-19 mpg on the highway.
Favorite Features
The leather heated seats. The allison transmission with the grade braking feature and the excellent brakes. Walking away from my Powerstroke Ford Friend with the identical trailer. Lastly it is so quiet for being a diesel you hardly know it is one.
Suggested Improvements
The rear end sits high for trailering and needs to be lowered. Would have liked power ajustible trailer mirrors.
gmc crew cab
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD LB DRW (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
awesome power with the turbodiesel and the cummins transmission. can pull the anchor(boat) with the camper up cascade passes and still pass empty powerstrokes
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Suggested Improvements
Disappointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
i really really really wish I had bought an F-350....
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Suggested Improvements
0 out 3 people found this review helpful
A Real Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Crew Cab SLT 2WD LB DRW (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This vehicle has surpassed all our expectations (except for the dealer who is mediocre). The cabin noise level is lower than most of the cars that I have owned in the last 15 years. Build quality is improved over the 95 GMC that I owned. I tow 10 to 13K pound loads on a daily basis. Hauling horses I routinely discuss trucks with other guys at horse events. I find that I can out haul them, get slightly better gas mileage and the TRUCK IS IN THE SHOP less than my Ford F350 friends (one of whom has sold his to buy a Chevy 3500). If you are looking for a real work rig, this is it.
Favorite Features
Brakes, Power, Transmission
Suggested Improvements
Like the other post the horn sucks
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