2002 GMC Yukon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon years
- More complaints than other years 14th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon. That ranks 14th out of 33 Yukon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (37 complaints, 23%), typically at around 128,000 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 158owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 37 | 23% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 22% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 7% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 6% | 50,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 6% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4% | 32,550 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 4% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 3% | 57,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% | 143,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 55,770 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2% | 45,600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 29,361 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 106,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Yukon recalls (3)
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.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.
Risk: If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
Fix: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began november 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
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 (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- 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.
No warning while exiting, I was able to hit the brakes. Then, when I reached for the brakes again, it didnât break. There was no signals on the car. The car is total damage air bags came out.
Front passenger seatbelt has always locked up after being put on, which does not allow the passenger the ability to move more than a couple of inches at best.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. The contact stated after he drove the vehicle at a very low speed, the vehicle unexpectedly experienced unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. The contact stated he was forced to drive at a higher speed in order to avoid this issue. The contact…
Vehicle was involved in a roll over one frontal car accident. Not for sure of the speed but it was oover 50 miles an hour. I hit brake going around the curve and fliiped over over five times and not yet the airbag didnt deploy. Forced cause of the seat bealt to strecch and lock in place. Police and…
Brakes went. Bought a ct car in sc. Luckily driving 5pmh when they went. Waiting at the shop now to get fixed. Spent the night in my car as i was moving to ct
Other GMC Yukon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Yukon | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Yukon | 41 | 3 |
| 2025 Yukon | 56 | 2 |
| 2024 Yukon | 106 | 3 |
| 2023 Yukon | 244 | 4 |
| 2022 Yukon | 183 | 5 |
| 2021 Yukon | 337 | 13 |
| 2020 Yukon | 36 | 4 |
| 2019 Yukon | 55 | 2 |
| 2018 Yukon | 69 | 3 |
| 2017 Yukon | 196 | 3 |
| 2016 Yukon | 270 | 5 |
| 2015 Yukon | 529 | 10 |
| 2014 Yukon | 56 | 3 |
| 2013 Yukon | 117 | 4 |
| 2012 Yukon | 63 | 3 |
| 2011 Yukon | 158 | 5 |
| 2010 Yukon | 105 | 3 |
| 2009 Yukon | 94 | 5 |
| 2008 Yukon | 187 | 4 |
| 2007 Yukon | 428 | 4 |
| 2006 Yukon | 27 | 2 |
| 2005 Yukon | 85 | 3 |
| 2004 Yukon | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 Yukon | 204 | 4 |
| 2002 | 158 | 3 |
| 2001 Yukon | 197 | 6 |
| 2000 Yukon | 166 | 6 |
| 1999 Yukon | 204 | 1 |
| 1998 Yukon | 80 | 2 |
| 1997 Yukon | 133 | 0 |
| 1996 Yukon | 70 | 3 |
| 1995 Yukon | 90 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 37 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Yukon?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 GMC 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 more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.