2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-13
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-27
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.
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The engine can stall intermittently at highway speed without warning. This situation can severely impair high speed steering and braking ability.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-23
Vehicle stalls while at speed. Has occurred several times. Mechanic finds no problems with engine, cooling system, or fuel system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-08
Ref - PE06016 - vehicle stalls while at speed. Has occurred three times. Mechanic finds no problems with engine, cooling system, fuel system, but finds a diagnostic code of a crank position sensor failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-22
Electrical system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-09-14 Trailer hitch receiver failure
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2007-09-14Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-12 Trailer hitch receiver failure
Buy-smart checklist
2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.