2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Service Brakes (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (73)
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 73 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-06-30 · Service Brakes · 110,000 mi“one of the two steel brake lines between the master cylinder and the abs module failed upon application of the brakes while the vehicle was in motion, causing a severe brake fluid leak near the abs module, low brake pedal efficacy, low brake pedal return pressure and substantially increased stopping distance as i maneuvered the vehicle to a safe st…”
2014-06-13 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid · 59,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl 2500. the contact stated that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. the contact noticed that when the brakes were applied brake fluid would spew out from the brake lines. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 59,00…”
2014-04-27 · Service Brakes · 110,489 mi“while bleeding the brake system after a brake job the steel brakes lines failed. during the inspection of the steel lines it was found that all the steel lines were rusted severely to the point of failure. failure meaning a large hole in the steel line from rust. all steel lines will have to be replaced. *tr…”
2010-08-03 · Electrical System · 104,569 mi“2002 gmc yukon xl 8.1 vortec engine turns off. possibly crankshaft position sensor. *tr…”
2010-04-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 100,000 mi“the engine can stall intermittently at highway speed without warning. this situation can severely impair high speed steering and braking ability. after stalling engine will not start while coasting it will start normally after coming to a complete stop. *tr…”
2008-01-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling“vehicle stalls while at speed. has occurred several times. mechanic finds no problems with engine, cooling system, or fuel system. in each case, vehicle stall resulted in loss of power, power steering and power brakes, creating a dangerous situation. problem has not been resolved. *tr…”
2006-07-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 87,200 mi“ref - pe06016 - vehicle stalls while at speed. has occurred three times. mechanic finds no problems with engine, cooling system, fuel system, but finds a diagnostic code of a crank position sensor failure. in each case, vehicle stall resulted in loss of power, power steering and power brakes, creating a dangerous situation. problem has not been…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.