NHTSA Defect Investigation List for the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:
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TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA07013
Component: Trailer Hitches
Summary: Complaint reports allege poor weld quality and/or bending of the subject vehicle original equipment trailer hitch receiver. The Agency's investigation included analysis of manufacturer and Agency incident reports, review of police reports, analysis of the Agency's fatal analysis reporting system, a vehicle owner survey, inspection of tow vehicles/hitches and analysis of failed parts. Incidents of weld failure were rare and associated with very low-speed driving (turning, backing and sudden stopping). Incidents of bending were associated with improper trailer hitch adjustment or overloading. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See document search file for addition information.
NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA07013 »
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TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE07025
Component: Trailer Hitches
Summary: GM provided additional data regarding allegations of failure of the trailer hitch. ODI reviewed that as well as other data provided by peer manufacturers. Based on our review, ODI finds the need to further investigate this issue. This preliminary evaluation is upgraded to an engineering analysis (EA07-013) for further assessment and study of this issue.
NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE07025 »