2002 Chevrolet Yukon
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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While driving 5-50 MPH and without warning vehicle will shutdown. After vehicle turns off the battery light will illuminate. Dealer has serviced vehicle 5 times, and has not found the cause.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-14
Also filed under Electrical system
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
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The fuel injection system did not work correctly. The vehicle had been to the dealer on five occasions and the problem still existed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-07
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Steering
1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.
Parking brake
1 of 6 total reports mentions: parking brake.
Show complaint excerpts
Ineffective parking brakes. There is no external adjustment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-04
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2003-06-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Steel wheel rim fracture
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
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2011-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2015-04-08 Brake line corrosion failure
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Chevrolet Yukon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.