2002 GMC Yukon XL
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.
- Complaints
- 95
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 95 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 102 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 69 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 308 |
| 2016 | 201 |
| 2017 | 146 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 230 |
| 2022 | 172 |
| 2023 | 224 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 38 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
32% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2016-03-14
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, 2020-03-31
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-31
Steering
14% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing column and shaft sector.
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Fuel system, gasoline
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.
Tires
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-17
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, 2003-06-02
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2002-08-01Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Throttle sticking closed
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2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
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2005-09-22Service brakes, hydraulic05V379000 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…
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…
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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V379000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.