2002 Chevrolet Yukon

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2002 Chevrolet Yukon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:56.798Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 14 complaints 2003
1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 14 complaints 2003
1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 14 complaints 2003

2002: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
19985
19996
20008
20016
20026
200314

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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  1. I
    2003-06-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Steel wheel rim fracture
  2. I
    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
  3. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  4. I
    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.