2002 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2002

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2002 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2002 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine not specified

163240 mi Front axle seal replaced 
168800 mi Transfer case replaced 

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2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

166500 mi

US $15000
Sun shell stripped out. Transmission rebuilt. 

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2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

202000 mi 4 wheel drive would not engage, due to a loose ground wire under driverside of Truck 

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2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

108000 mi

US $1400
Removed transmission, disassembled and found stripped reaction shell. Replaced reaction shell with "updated" kit. Reassembled and reinstalled tranny. 

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