2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 problems, complaints & recalls

2019-02-17 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

“early in the morning i start up the truck to warm it up. i put the truck in reverse and as soon as i put the truck in drive the "reduce engine power" light comes on, then the truck goes "limp mode" (not allowing the truck to go no more than 20 mph in motion). i have to restart the truck 5 times for the "reduce engine power" light to turn off. leavi…”

2017-07-16 · Service Brakes

“this vehicle has had a long history of needed brake work. brakes were recently changed again and it still has soft braking as well as pulsating braking. both of these factors lead to dangerously slow stopping even with practically new parts.…”

2017-01-11 · Service Brakes · 160,000 mi

“when braking, the antilock brakes kick in no matter if needed or not. we have had several close calls on both city streets & highways. the car was already recalled and fixed for front wheel speed sensor corrosion, 05v379000, and the same thing is happening again. the sensor was not replaced, just cleaned and put back in. i don't understand how …”

2017-01-11 · Service Brakes · 67,765 mi

“this vehicle came with factory tow package. brake lines, rear, were repaired a year ago. towing a horse trailer with horse ( approx 6500 lbs total ), the front break line from the abs module broke and pedal went to floor while exiting 90w onto 84w. trailer brakes finally stopped the vehicle a few inches from the auto in front of us . this was o…”

2014-11-20 · Service Brakes · 160,000 mi

“i have been notified by 2 mechanics that the my brake lines are rusted/corroded and need to be replaced. i have researched the multiple complaints to gmc regarding this issue. nhtsa has recommended a recall. despite gmc corporate statements that the fix/replacement of brake lines will cost $500 (parts and labor) the gmc dealer in my area (danv…”

2014-11-04 · Service Brakes · 76,000 mi

“i have had 2 incidents with my 02 gmc yukon where the brake lines have failed due to early and unexpected/unreasonable corrosion where they failed without warning almost caused serious accidents. the first incident occurred with about 76,000 miles on the car and i was driving on the highway and applied the brakes as i approached the exit ramp and …”

2014-07-11 · Service Brakes · 76,830 mi

“in december 2012 we were traveling when my husband went to hit the brakes, they completely gave way and stuck on the bottom of the floor. in panic he tried every maneuver possible as we were coming up on an l curve that quickly led to a stop sign entering a major intersection. as we made the l curve, two motorcyclists were at the light and we wer…”

2014-05-15 · Service Brakes · 162,424 mi

“abs brake module is not hermetically sealed with an o-ring gasket. because of this moisture can get inside module and damage internal components. damaged units cause abs and brake lights in dashboard to light up. *tr failure of abs brake module can cause abs brakes to lock up when braking quickly at speeds in excess of 20 mph.…”

2014-04-23 · Service Brakes · 149,921 mi

“i tried to stop and when i applied the brakes the abs activated without any reason. the roads were clean and dry. there was not any warning indicator for the abs brakes, i am told there is a recall for this issue but the dealer says mine was already done. obviously the fix was not effective if i am experiencing the problem now. *tr…”

2013-05-10 · Service Brakes · 96,218 mi

“this involves the emergency brake that will not hold the vehicle when applied. i had noticed that the emergency brake did not do a very good job holding the vehicle when applied from the time it was new but had not given it much thought since i never used it. several years later i tried to get it inspected and it failed. i found that the rear emerg…”