Engine repair for a 2002 GMC Sierra
Engine repair for the 2002 GMC Sierra: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 19.6 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 GMC Sierra for engine repair
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2002 GMC Sierra: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$5,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $6,076 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 GMC Sierra
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 591 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (359), engine and engine cooling (37) and power train (37). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V379000 | 2005-08-29 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND,... |
| 05V161000 | 2005-04-22 | parking brake | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE. |
| 04V562000 | 2004-11-26 | equipment adaptive/mobility | ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
| 04V129000 | 2004-03-17 | structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. |
| 03V435000 | 2003-11-03 | fuel system, other:delivery | SOME 2WD AND 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS, CONVERTED TO EITHER DEDICATED OR BI-FUEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL USAGE, WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A THROTTLE CABLE THAT CAN CONTACT AND RUB THROUGH THE FLEXIBLE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE CREATING A PINHOLE LEAK OF NATURAL GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE. |
| 01V220000 | 2001-06-26 | interior lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 GMC Sierra: Engine repair
For engine work on the 2002 GMC Sierra, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your Sierra and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.3L 6-cylinder. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The engine is the 4.3L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
What we arrange
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Your rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Car care, briefly
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
What to ask
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Let us know
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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