KnownCarProblems2002 GMC Yukon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon, most often about the brakes (49% of complaints, typically around 89,000 miles). It is 13th of 28 Yukon model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2002 GMC Yukon problems
Brakes
77 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
The rear main brake line broke right half into when I had to apply a very hard stop on interstate 64 I was traveling at 65 MPH when a small car abruptly changed lanes there wasn't efficient enough space for the car to move in as he moved over I had to hit my brake rather hard to give this idiot enough room to merge in…
Abs activates during slow stops, increases stopping distance. Dealer performed recall 05v37900 and problem persists. Dealer replaced both front speed sensors and problem persists. I believe problem is corrosion in front wheel hubs on tone ring. Recall does not address that part.
Air bags
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 124,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Tl contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. His vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained moderate bodily injuries. It has not yet been determined why the air bags failed to deploy. The contact has…
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he crashed into the passenger's side of another vehicle and the air bags filed to deploy with the impact. In addition, the seat belt failed to secure as designed. The contact sustained a bruised rib and an injury to the left leg. A police…
Electrical
10 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Dec 24 2004 I returned to my parked car and started the engine, the front defrost blowers went to high speed and would not shut off. At my next stop I stopped and restarted the car several times but the fan kept running. Removing the keys opening the door did nothing. After removing the fuse to the front havc the fan…
The rear door will not open and is locked in place. It was a very hot day and I could not get my luggage out of the back of the car because the door would not open and there was no manual switch to unlock the door from the inside.
Transmission
10 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle hubs, axle assembly.
Dt: there is a an ongoing investigation on the issue consumer was experiencing ,NHTSA investigation pe05020. While driving at low speeds under 5 MPH ABS engaged when applying brakes. The wheel speed sensor improperly responded with pedal depressed and a loss of brakes. Took vehicle to the dealer for repairs and the…
Transmission fails to engage drive unless placed into reverse. When stuck in drive, pushing on the accelerating will cause car to move forward slowly, until their is a loud violent sound from the rear of the vehicle ar which point the vehicle will engage drive and proceed in a sluggish fashion. The vehicle has been at…
Wheels and tires
10 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: hub.
Abs activates during slow stops, increases stopping distance. Dealer performed recall 05v37900 and problem persists. Dealer replaced both front speed sensors and problem persists. I believe problem is corrosion in front wheel hubs on tone ring. Recall does not address that part.
Tread separated from cooper tire discovery h/t and then blew out as the vehicle was traveling at 65 MPH on the florida turnpike. Luckily, there was no auto accident, but the brake lines were severed.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
Fuel sensor was not working. Consumer was unable to read the gauge to determine if fuel was needed. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls for this defect.
Dt:consumer states: vehicle lost power going down highway at 70 MPH, vehicle lost brakes, lights, gas. Can't do anything. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced fuel pump. Normally happens when it is warm outside.
Seat belts
7 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
Steering
7 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, gear box, hydraulic power assist.
When vehicle goes over a bump in the road, there is a rattle in the steering wheel. The dealership indicated that this is caused by a failure in the steering and needs replaced.
While making a tight left turn, the power steering failed completely. The Yukon only had 72000 miles on it. When I had it repaired at the dealer, GMC denied warranty service due to mileage. I complained that a power steering pump should never fail in such a catastrophic way. The service advisor said that the new power…
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 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.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Seats: head restraint
Risk: If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
Fix: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began november 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.
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
Brake line corrosion failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4WD pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. Gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject veh
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (77 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints, typically around 124,500 miles); electrical (10 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon have?
- 3 recalls 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?
- It is 13th of 28 Yukon model years by number of complaints, with 158 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.