2002 Gmc Yukon: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 187 complaints
187
Total Complaints
77,500mi
Median Mileage
Service Brakes
Top Issue
16
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
43,000
25th Percentile
77,500
Median Mileage
130,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Service Brakes
37
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
14
Electrical System
8
Air Bags
7
Steering
5
Parking Brake
5
Tires
5
Automatic Transmission
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
4
Severity Assessment
16
Crashes
4
Fires
15
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"38.5 GALLON GAS TANK CAN ONLY BE FILLED TO 2/3 TO 3/4 LEVEL BECAUSE THE DUAL GAS TANK DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW GASOLINE VAPORS TO EVACUATE, TRAPPING THE GAS VAPORS IN THE TANK WHERE THEY COULD CONCEIVABLY EXPLODE. ALTHOUGH THE DESIGN OF THIS CHASSIS IS TWO YEARS OLD, THE DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER WAS U..."
"WHEN WE PURCHASED OUR VEHICLE WE NOTICED THE HEAD LINER PLUGS WERE MISSING THEY TOLD US TO BRING THE CAR BACK AND THEY WILL PUT THEM IN.THEY ATTEMEPTED TO INSTALL THE PLUGS AND NOTICED THERE WERE NO CLIPS INSTALLED IN THIS VEHICLE. NEVER INSPECTED ,ALSO ON 2-1-02 WE WERE DRIVING IN THE VEHICLE WERE ..."
"WHEN TRAVELING AT 55MPH OR HIGHER AND GOING OVER A LITTLE BUMP/ HILL VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT'S FLOATING. DRIVER FEELS THAT IT'S HARD TO STEER. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Service Brakes
37 complaints
25th: 109,500 mi
Median: 128,000 mi
75th: 145,100 mi
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
21 complaints
25th: 40,115 mi
Median: 51,000 mi
75th: 75,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
14 complaints
25th: 61,250 mi
Median: 76,500 mi
75th: 101,500 mi
Electrical System
8 complaints
25th: 36,000 mi
Median: 50,200 mi
75th: 125,000 mi
Air Bags
7 complaints
25th: 115,750 mi
Median: 183,500 mi
75th: 228,750 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 22
NJ: 16
TX: 15
NY: 14
VA: 11
MA: 10
FL: 10
PA: 9
GA: 8
OH: 8
Who Files Complaints?
34.2%
Original Owners
65.8%
Second+ Owners
Gmc Yukon — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Campaign 06E043000 | 19/05/2006
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Hub
Campaign 07E106000 | 17/12/2007
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Campaign 05V379000 | 29/08/2005
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 SI
Head Restraint
Campaign 02V253000 | 17/09/2002
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.
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
Structure
Campaign 03V094000 | 07/03/2003
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
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 1-800-745-60
Extend Your Brake Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Replace brake pads before they wear to the metal — rotors cost 3x more
- Flush brake fluid every 2-3 years regardless of mileage
- Don't ride the brakes downhill — use engine braking
- Address any grinding, pulsing, or pulling immediately
- Have brakes inspected during every tire rotation
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28