Complaints
187
Crashes
16
Fires
4
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 GMC Yukon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:131,773 mi
Crash-related:3
#221 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:60,005 mi
#314 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:90,287 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 GMC Yukon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 37 | 3 | — | 131,773 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 21 | — | — | 60,005 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 14 | 2 | — | 90,287 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 2 | 88,691 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 7 | — | 165,674 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 5 | — | — | 44,589 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 94,167 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 16,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hub | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Brakes
37
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,773
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,005
Hydraulic Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,287
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
88,691
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
165,674
Parking-Brake Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,589
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,167
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,500
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hub
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2002 GMC Yukon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 GMC Yukon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 GMC Yukon has 187 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 37 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon?
Top reported problems: Brakes (37 complaints, avg 131,773 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (21 complaints, avg 60,005 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (14 complaints, avg 90,287 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,483 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 GMC Yukon include 16 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 15 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 GMC Yukon 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?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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