2002 GMC Yukon XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL. That ranks 10th out of 28 Yukon XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (19 complaints, 20%), typically at around 73,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 95owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Yukon XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 20% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 11% | 71,123 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 11% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 11% | 22,602 | — | — |
| Tires | 10 | 11% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 9% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 9% | 192,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 8 | 8% | 48,648 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | 119,771 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 128,850 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2% | 114,458 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 16,471 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 49,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Yukon XL recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
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
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Throttle sticking closed (EA02015) — opened Aug 1, 2002, closed Jan 12, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact started to slow for traffic and depressed the brake, and felt no braking. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake warning light was…
As vehicle comes to a slow stop the brakes feel as if the release and still roll also when pulling into a driveway or parking spot this has happed often.
I swerved to miss a deer and i hit a tree running 47 mph and my air bags didn't deploy and no one can tell me why. My husband and i were very lucky but why didn't the air bags deploy? My husband was out of work for 5 months due to torn ligaments in his shoulders and still has to have surgery.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
Two years ago i had a sever accident that cause me to hit another car and spin around. The gmc dealer said the cause was rusted out brake lines. Today it happened, but i was luck enough to be just pulling into my parking spot when it happened. The brake line must have rusted out again because i…
Other GMC Yukon XL years
← 2001 Yukon XL · 2003 Yukon XL →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 37 | 3 |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 72 | 2 |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 222 | 4 |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 172 | 4 |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 229 | 12 |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 47 | 2 |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 68 | 2 |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 55 | 2 |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 147 | 1 |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 201 | 3 |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 308 | 2 |
| 2014 Yukon XL | 11 | 3 |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 22 | 4 |
| 2012 Yukon XL | 13 | 4 |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 47 | 3 |
| 2010 Yukon XL | 28 | 3 |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 23 | 5 |
| 2008 Yukon XL | 69 | 4 |
| 2007 Yukon XL | 97 | 4 |
| 2006 Yukon XL | 17 | 2 |
| 2005 Yukon XL | 42 | 5 |
| 2004 Yukon XL | 87 | 3 |
| 2003 Yukon XL | 102 | 3 |
| 2002 | 95 | 1 |
| 2001 Yukon XL | 120 | 4 |
| 2000 Yukon XL | 69 | 6 |
| 1999 Yukon XL | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 GMC Yukon XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.