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What's New for 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2002
GMC's light-duty 2500s get only minor changes for 2002. Base model SLs now come standard with air conditioning, while uplevel SLE and SLT models get standard deep-tinted glass. All Sierras get redesigned badging and extendable sun visors. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Reliability Rating
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pressure Regulator, 6.6L Duramax Diesel engine, and the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor, gasoline engines only. Another occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Fuel Injectors on vehicles equipped with 6.6L Duramax Diesel (RPO LB7- VIN Code 1) engine. A problem with the fuel injectors could cause the service engine soon (SES) light illumination, low power, hard start and/or fuel in crankcase. On some vehicles, this problem may be covered by the manufacturer Special Policy Adjustment # 04039A. Contact your local dealer for more information. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converter(s) (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only). The cost to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator for the Duramax Diesel is estimated at $440.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the CKP Sensor is estimated at $91.11 for parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $2800.00 for parts and $825.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converter(s) is $740.00 for parts and $214.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor. Failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor can cause the Antilock Brake System (ABS) to operate the brakes incorrectly. The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensor(s) is $124.97 for the parts and $84.50 for labor per wheel. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. This engages the antitheft system and prevents the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $148.49 for parts and $91.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
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