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2002 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10) · Service Brakes (8) · Parking Brake (8)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Gmc Yukon Xl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 20 complaints 20 <25k 25–50k miles: 10 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 19 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 13 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 4 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 5 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 9 complaints 150k+

80 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

95
Complaints
0
Recalls
348
Service bulletins
5
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (348)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.

Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign

vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com

Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin

Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

Showing the 6 most recent of 348 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2022-06-23 · Service Brakes · 189,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact started to slow for traffic and depressed the brake, and felt no braking. the contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard. the contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to safely stop and drov…”

2020-03-31 · Service Brakes · 201,000 mi

“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.…”

2020-01-09 · Structure:body · 195,000 mi · 💥 crash

“i swerved to miss a deer and i hit a tree running 47 mph and my air bags didn't deploy and no one can tell me why. my husband and i were very lucky but why didn't the air bags deploy? my husband was out of work for 5 months due to torn ligaments in his shoulders and still has to have surgery.…”

2017-08-09 · Service Brakes, Air · 145,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jumped and hesitated without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensor was corroded and needed to be replaced. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaire…”

2016-03-14 · Service Brakes · 192,219 mi · 💥 crash

“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. the brake line must have rusted out again because i pumped the brake and noticed it coming out of the left…”

2016-02-16 · Service Brakes · 88,000 mi

“i drove approx. 30 miles to my destination without any trouble. i spent about 2 hours there then started my 2002 yukon xl to head back home. upon moving the vehicle i realized i had very limited breaking power. the brake pedal went right to the floor. i dread thinking about what could have happened if i was on the interstate heading home. my mecha…”

2015-01-08 · Service Brakes · 211,055 mi

“during low speed the abs kicks in on no slip conditions causing it to take longer to stop the vehicle. this started occurring in june 2014. i see a recall on 2002 yukon xl vehicles for this problem but it does not show up on the vin report. *tr…”

2014-11-02 · Service Brakes · 120,000 mi

“while turning into a mall parking lot from a main street, applied brakes to slow down into the parking lot for a vehicle to pass in front of me. without any prior warning the break peddle went to the floor and i was unable to stop even from a slow speed. luckly i was able to drive around the vehicle in front of me because the breaks seemed to fail…”

2014-03-27 · Engine · 62,700 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted after eight attempts. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the crankshaft position sensor was faulty. there was a recall issued for the 2001 gmc yukon model under nhtsa c…”

2014-03-11 · Suspension · 50,000 mi

“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 replaced at the dealer and after 5 …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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