2002 Chevrolet Yukon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Yukon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15,400 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Yukon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 50% | 15,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 33% | 64,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 800 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | 800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 203,750 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Yukon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My wife was driving down the interstate and the line rubbed through and leaked out. She was going 70 m.p.h. The brake lines on drivers side at rear wheel were rubbing and rubbed through. This could have killed her. It is a faulty design, and has nothing to do with rust.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet yukon xl. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes they extended to the floor and all of the fluid leaked out. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised him that all of the brake lines were completely rusted through and needed to be replaced. The…
While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *jb
The fuel injection system did not work correctly. The vehicle had been to the dealer on five occasions and the problem still existed. *nlm there was a noise coming from under the hood, the pin in the roof continued to fall out, the door did shut properly, the brakes made a noise, the vehicle had a…
Ineffective parking brakes. There is no external adjustment. *ak
Other Chevrolet Yukon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Yukon | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 Yukon | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Yukon | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.