Complaints
114
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 GMC Yukon Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:70,010 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:162,030 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints
Parking-Brake Issues
Avg mileage:34,550 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 GMC Yukon Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 1 | — | 70,010 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 162,030 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 8 | — | — | 34,550 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 89,720 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 55,433 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 78,792 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 45,309 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,010
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
162,030
Parking-Brake Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,550
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,720
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,433
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,792
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,309
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 GMC Yukon Xl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 GMC Yukon Xl reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 GMC Yukon Xl has 114 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon Xl?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10 complaints, avg 70,010 mi); Brakes (9 complaints, avg 162,030 mi); Parking-Brake Issues (8 complaints, avg 34,550 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 GMC Yukon Xl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,318 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 GMC Yukon Xl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 GMC Yukon Xl include 6 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 GMC Yukon Xl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 GMC Yukon Xl as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 GMC Yukon Xl?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Xl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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