2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500. That ranks 4th out of 11 Yukon XL 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 93,600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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 | 43% | 93,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 43% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 104,569 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 59,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500.
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
- Trailer hitch receiver failure (EA07013) — opened Sep 14, 2007, closed Sep 12, 2008.
- Trailer hitch receiver failure (PE07025) — opened May 14, 2007, closed Sep 14, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
One of the two steel brake lines between the master cylinder and the abs module failed upon application of the brakes while the vehicle was in motion, causing a severe brake fluid leak near the abs module, low brake pedal efficacy, low brake pedal return pressure and substantially increased…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl 2500. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact noticed that when the brakes were applied brake fluid would spew out from the brake lines. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
While bleeding the brake system after a brake job the steel brakes lines failed. During the inspection of the steel lines it was found that all the steel lines were rusted severely to the point of failure. Failure meaning a large hole in the steel line from rust. All steel lines will have to be…
2002 gmc yukon xl 8.1 vortec engine turns off. Possibly crankshaft position sensor. *tr
The engine can stall intermittently at highway speed without warning. This situation can severely impair high speed steering and braking ability. After stalling engine will not start while coasting it will start normally after coming to a complete stop. *tr
Other GMC Yukon XL 2500 years
← 2001 Yukon XL 2500 · 2003 Yukon XL 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 2500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon XL 2500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon XL 2500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL 2500 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.