Overview & Reviews

The Sierra C3 gets a name change to Sierra Denali in addition to a trick new four-wheel steering system. On standard Sierras, the previously optional Z85 firm-ride suspension is now standard on all 1500 models for improved handling and towing capacity. Base SL models now include air conditioning while uplevel SLE and SLT models add deep-tinted glass to the standard feature list.

• Powerful V8-engine selections, numerous configurations, comfy cabins.

• Spotty fit-and-finish concerns, low-grade interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  great - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By billlotida - August 26 - 2:00 am

  great

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  Great Truck Bad Transmission - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By Bob Forsberg - August 21 - 10:00 am

  Delivery and paperwork was flawless Price was right. Sierra was delivered in perfect physical condition with only a minor transmission problem noticed. Problem increased, warranty looked into the problem. Problem is claimed by GM as "normal" and not a problem. Suspension has been cheapened translating into less comfort and a harder ride, even with the smooth ride suspension ordered. If this new truck rode like my 1990 GMC 1500 I would buy 3 more for my kids but will be hard pressed to ever buy another one the way they are being made today.

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  Love my GMC Sierra Denali - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By Cliff - April 17 - 4:06 am

  Best truck that I have owned to date. 6.0l engine is awesome. Towing my 6000lb boat is a breeze. Like the heated seats on these cold winter days. Very comfortable driving vehicle. Can easyly rack up 500 miles daily. Thats when you wish you had dual gas tanks. Cant complain about gas mileage because of AWD and large engine. A fact that I dont like: The driver O/S mirror is heated but passenger side is not. Kind of strange for $40,000+ truck. All wheel steering is great. The few extra miilimeters of rear axle width seems to improve stability. Recently got 18 mpg with a tail wind.

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  Great Truck - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By Craig12 - April 17 - 2:00 am

  excellent truck no problems looks and handles great

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  Absolutly Satisfied - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By Durakingdiesel - April 6 - 3:20 am

  This truck is awesome. Only had one problem with it and that was the intermediate steering shaft replaced at no charge. The 4.8 had plenty of grunt. Spins the rear tires no problem (even at 1/4 throttle). The 4 wheel drive just goes in the snow no spin at all. It tows like theres nothing there which is awesome. It gets very decent gas mileage too I get about 17 18 city.

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  The Professional Grade!!!!!! - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By mwheeler88 - May 15 - 8:40 am

  My GMC Sierra is a great truck! It rides great and it handles very well. The only thing i dont like about it, is its a 2WD but I would probably never use it if i did have it and I have to say it has been the most reliable vehicle i have ever had. My dad bought it in 2002 new and gave it to me when he bought a new car. It only has 86,000 miles on it and i have to say for a truck thats not a lot. Knock on wood I have never had to take it in for any work other than to get it serviced. I dont like the gas mileage it gets 13 MPG in town but it does have the 5.3L V8 so what do you expect. But i love the truck and i hope to have it for a long time.

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  2002 GMC Sierra SLT X-Cab SB - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By raiderwes - March 29 - 10:00 am

  Ive had GMC, Chevy and (one) Ford pickups over the last 30 years. This one is by far the best, although it is the first one in at least 27 years without the classic 350 V-8. The new large V-8 is a worthy successor. The transmission is smooth. The interior is very comfortable, almost as good as my BMW. Alas, it is not as fun to drive as the BMW, but pretty good for a pickup. Only one problem in 20 months, being a shake in the steering column, which I will take to the dealer soon.

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  GMC found after years of other brands... - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By grove - November 7 - 10:00 am

  Smooth power transfer of the 5.3/auto is a delight. No one in this weight class can gut with it, draws clear and away going uphill against all Ford, Toyota, or Dodge trucks/SUVs, ticks some of them off too! Tested daily on the Morongo Canyon grade in SOCAL. Owned new Ford, Toyota, and Nissan trucks over the last 20 years; this 2002 Sierra is considerably the best with Ford coming in second to others.

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  Ultimate Road Truck - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By ggss - September 20 - 10:00 am

  This is an extremely (in my opinion) good looking truck with many nice touches inside and out. All aspects of this vehicle are as nice or nicer than any truck I have had. Rides nice. Sounds nice. The 4 wheel steering is absolutely amazing. In 2 or 3 years I predict half (if trucks are still being made) of large vehicles will have it!

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  GMC Forgot Drivers Side Ergonomics - 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
  By Stu - September 10 - 8:13 am

  Although the engine has spunk, the 4x4 feature is only suitable for driving straight. While executing even wide turns in 4x4, the entire vehicle shakes and makes squeeking and grunting noises. Traction on any wet or winter surface without 4x4 is non existant without a load in the long bed. The legal heavy load capacity is limited to just a few hundred pounds above the vehicles own weight. Inside the cab the drivers side is very narrow, forcing you to place your left elbow against the solid door. This results in constant elbow bruising. I must always wear a thick left elbow pad to prevent pain and bruise. The seat is also too narrow, binding the outer right thigh. At 58", Im dissapointed.