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2002 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG, Fuel Cost and Recalls
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG and annual fuel cost by engine, with EPA ratings and NHTSA recall records below.
At a glance
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 12 to 16 mpg across 13 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Engine / transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cylinderManual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| 4.3L 6-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| 4.8L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| 4.8L 8-cylinderManual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 12 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| 4.3L 6-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| 4.3L 6-cylinderManual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| 4.8L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| 4.8L 8-cylinderManual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 12 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| 6.0L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 11 mpg | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | $5,100 | 740.5833333333334 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 4.3L 6-cylinder, Manual 5-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile.
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 4 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR · 06E050000
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL NATIONAL AND CARQUEST AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/N 515058, SOLD FOR USE ON 2001-2006 GENERAL MOTORS 1500 AND 2500 4WD TRUCKS. ON THE SUBJECT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE ABS SENSOR CORD DEPARTS FROM THE HUB ASSEMBLY AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. AS A RESULT, THERE IS A FIT ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR DUST SHIELD INTERFERING WITH THE ABS SENSOR CORD. IF THE HUB ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED DESPITE THIS INTERFERENCE, THE GAP BETWEEN THE ABS SENSOR AND THE TONE WHEEL MAY BE ALTERED. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE OUTPUT OF THE ABS SENSOR. DIMINISHED OUTPUT COULD RESULT IN AN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE AFFECTED.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL EITHER CREDIT THE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT OR REPLACE THE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-563-8507 EXT 3530.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · 04V562000
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · 06E043000
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
WHEELS:HUB · 07E106000
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 NHTSA safety ratings
No rating is published in the stored record for this year and model.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Frequently asked questions
What is the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 gas mileage?
EPA combined ratings run from 12 to 16 mpg across 13 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
Are these real-world MPG figures for the Sierra 1500?
These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
Does the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA returned 4 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Last updated