MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC Yukon XL

● Typical for this model
2002 GMC Yukon XL
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:36:34.970Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 69 complaints 2001: 120 complaints 2002: 95 complaints 2002 2003: 102 complaints 2003 2004: 87 complaints 2005: 42 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2007: 97 complaints 2007 2008: 69 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 28 complaints 2011: 47 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 306 complaints 2015 2016: 200 complaints 2017: 146 complaints 2018: 52 complaints 2019: 67 complaints 2019 2020: 46 complaints 2021: 219 complaints 2022: 163 complaints 2023: 210 complaints 2023 2024: 69 complaints 2025: 25 complaints 2026: 31 complaints 2026
2002: 95 complaints
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YearComplaints
19993
200069
2001120
200295
2003102
200487
200542
200617
200797
200869
200923
201028
201147
201213
201322
201411
2015306
2016200
2017146
201852
201967
202046
2021219
2022163
2023210
202469
202525
202631

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 32%

32% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160314

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200331

STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. INSPECTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED RUSTED BRAKE LINES FAILED.I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130731

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column and shaft sector.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

TIRES 11%

11% of complaints: tires — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

CRASH FIRE
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SPARE TIRE CARRIER WINCH CABLE FAILED ON 2002 GMC YUKON XL AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE SPARE TIRE COLLIDED WITH THE AUTO FOLLOWING ME CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050417

FIRESTONE TIRE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING SPEED LIMIT TOO LAKE HAVASU, AZ, MAY 28, CAUSING ERRATIC CONTROL OF VEHICLE. APPEARS SIDEWALL DISLODGED FROM TIRE AND AND TREAD DISLODGED FROM BASE TIRE FRAMING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030602

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020801 — EA (closed 20040112)

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

R 20050922 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 RECA

Remedy: 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, REIN

Campaign 05V379000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

R 20080207 — wheels

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 GMC Yukon XL is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.