KnownCarProblems2002 GMC Yukon XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the brakes (40% of complaints, typically around 76,500 miles). It is 10th of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2002 GMC Yukon XL problems
Brakes
38 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock.
Consumer's vehicle followed a school bus, no children were on the bus. Around 7:50 am the bus stopped for red light. Speed was approximately 20-25 MPH. As the brake pedal was pushed down the vehicle began to slow down, but it did not slow as quickly as normal. The ABS engaged, but the vehicle continued to proceed…
Tl contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon XL. While driving 5 MPH or less, the ABS engaged without warning and caused the vehicle to jerk. The road conditions were clear. The ABS was repaired under recall number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), however, the failure continued to occur. The dealer stated that they…
Engine
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
My GMC yukon 2500 with the 8.1l stalls while driving. This is unexplainable and unrepeatable. This has occurred probably 6 or 7 times and is a real danger as you loose power steering and brakes. I believe it is the cam positioning sensor. What is my recourse to have fixed by manufacturer.
Tl contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon XL. On six separate occasions, while driving at any speed, the vehicle completely shut off and would not restart immediately. The vehicle would shut off while accelerating from a traffic light or stop sign, and would not restart immediately. The vehicle failed to start on a few…
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, hub, temporary/emergency spare tire.
I bought a new 2002 Yukon XL which came with firestone wilderness le tires including the spare. I have rotated all tires properly and according to the maintenance schedule, every three to five thousand miles. I have had the front end alignment check out, which was found to be perfectly in alignment. The tires have…
Tires on 2002 GMC Yukon XL firestone wilderness p265r70-16 are cupping and are worn out. 26000 miles. GMC dealer says it is tire defect, firestone dealer says it a design defect in vehicle. Firestone dealer says they see numerous cases of premature tire ware due to design defect in vehicle front suspension. Need…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
2000 GMC Yukon XL. Fuel leak in my garage after filling gas tank. Leaked at least 6-8 gallons of fuel into garage. Service facility diagnosed problem to be faulty plunger in fuel pump. Very dangerous, since my garage contains gas hot water heater with pilot. Hazardous material cleanup (required by fire department)…
Original problem: my 2002 Yukon XL was running poorly when the weather turned cold - below 30 degrees. Problem diagnosed as faulty intake gaskets due to improper design. Second problem: it became hard to start, and a couple of days later, it would not start at all. Problem diagnosed as faulty fuel pump. Both problems…
Steering
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: gear box, column, hydraulic power assist system, linkages.
: the contact stated in november when the vehicle was taken to the dealership for routine service, the dealership noticed the rear rotors were hitting the inside of the backing plates inside the hub. Also, the rotors were rusted. The front end was also observed to be shaking. The dealership determined the shaking was…
We are now replacing the bushing in the steering column for the second time with less than 42,000 miles. This component was replaced originally at 28,000 miles and has failed again. With this failure has caused left wheel bearing to go out. At 58,000 mile the right wheel bearing is now in need of repair, should have…
Transmission
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline, automatic transmission, manual transmission.
During acceleration, transmission lurch and slip occurred causing engine to over-rev resulting in the loss of third gear, forth gear, and reverse. Cause was a mechanical failure inside transmission @ only 46k miles. Transmission re-build was necessary.
Knocking noise is heard coming from the front of the vehicle and is felt as a "clunk" through the steering wheel. Happens when parallel parking....tight, slow turns in reverse. Feels like gears in the differential are sticking and lurching. It has been happening on and off for a long time.
Electrical
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
Electrical failure of the load leveling device. Fuses consistantly fail when compresser activates when load is in or on vehicle. This occurs with or without a trailer hooked up. This has been a proble since the purchase of the vehicle in mid 2002. Attempted to be fixed three times in the lase 30 days. Dealer unable to…
Dt: the consumer believes that there are electrical problems with the GMC. The water pump was out, the radio has quit working 5 times, and has been replaced 4 times, the windows on the passenger quit, and the regulator was replaced 4 times. This has happened at 35,000 miles.
Body and structure
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: body.
2002 GMC Yukon XL rear tailgate glass failed/broken hinge due to poor design. This results in the rear glass held on by one hinge instead of two. Rear glass does not close properly and is at risk to detach from vehicle. Many owners of this vehicle (and sister vehicles tahoe and suburban) have experienced this defect.…
We purchased the 2002 yukon from mcguire dealership in nj its been cared for taken to the dealership faithfully driven by my 50 year old father, when first driving he noticed the pedal vibrating rapidly during normal brake applications. The ABS control valve was the culprit along with a rusty wheel sensor. It was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 GMC Yukon XL recalls
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: 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, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
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 recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Parking brake failure
Summary
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
Summary
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounti
Throttle sticking closed
Summary
This investigation involves the general motors corporation (gm)throttle body (tb) utilized in model year (my) 1999-2002 silverado, sierra, tahoe, suburban, avalanche and yukon (subject vehicle(s)) with 4.8l, 5.3l, and 6.0l engines. The tb valve may intermittently stick in a closed position.in such a situation, an operator may apply additional accelerator pedal force to increase engine speed.the application of additional accelerator pedal force, to open a stuck throttle valve, may open the throttle valve more than intended and, in turn, accelerate the engine and vehicle more than intended and reasonably expected by the driver.on august 1, 2002, the office of defects investigation (odi), of th
Questions about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (38 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); wheels and tires (11 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 29, 2005 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the GMC Yukon XL?
- It is 10th of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints, with 95 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.