2002 GMC Sierra 2500: engine stalls while driving

7 of the 134 complaints about the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 55,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 42 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2026
1
2024
2
2023
1
2022
1
2021
3
2019
1
2016
6
2015
2
2014
1
2013
3
2012
2
2011
1
2008
1
2005
1
2004
1
2003
5
2002
7
2001
18
2000
2

What owners say

Filed Oct 14, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

2002 gmc sierra 2500hd. Consumer states problem with vehicle engine *tgw the consumer stated the engine would shut down while driving, loosing all power to the steering and brakes, and could not be started again, until the truck was put in park and the key removed from the ignition. There were also times, when the truck would not start at all. The dealer kept the truck for three weeks and they were unable to duplicate the problem. When the consumer picked the truck up and drove 10 miles, it shut down again. The consumer believed the problem was fuel related.

Filed Jan 12, 2011 · Engine · 123,500 miles · NV

I have a gmc 2500hd 4x4 with the 8.1 liter engine in the past year it has stalled and then restarted itself 5 or 6 times one time I had to sit for about 6 minutes before it would restart.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CA

Truck was stalling maybe three times a year approx. 3 years ago. Doesn't register any codes. Approx. 1 month ago started stalling daily.

Filed Nov 21, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 32,000 miles · NV

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while in gear on four occasions. The vehicle had not been to a service dealer to resolve the issue. The contact expressed concern that this was a defect.*ak the crankshaft position sensor was replaced. Updated 12/15/06.

Filed Sep 26, 2006 · Engine · 40,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while in gear or in the idle position. This was a consistent problem for over one and a half years. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer in april as well, and the problem could not be identified.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 57,778 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled on three occasions. All incidents occurred during acceleration while traveling 25 to 35 MPH. There were no warnings prior to the incidents and the vehicle had no problems restarting. The dealer could not duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak updated 11/16/2006 - there were subsequent problem restarting the vehicle, and as many as 3 to 5 stalling episodes per week. Not all incidents occurred while traveling. Some incidents occurred while at idle, and at a stop. Complete loss of power steering and brakes occurred when the vehicle stalled. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty crankshaft sensor and replaced it. Recently the check engine light has illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty transmission selector position sensor and replaced it. The ABS activated while driving on dry pavement. The dealer found it necessary to replace both front ABS wheel speed sensors.

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Engine · 55,000 miles · UT

2002 gmc sierra stalls while at freeway speeds and normal driving. 2 near accidents, sometimes the engine will crank with a no start condition. Killed one of my AC delco batteries. Had to replace battery and crank position sensor.