2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 58% of complaints. After that come electrical system (8%) and engine (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 58% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 24 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 105,000 miles. For brakes specifically, the median reported mileage is about 105,000 miles (14 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 91% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2002 ranks 7th most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500 with enough data (3 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
My wife was driving on the highway and the back lift glass blew off the tailgate and hit a motorcyclist he was not injured but there was some damage to his bike. The insurance company will not cover the repairs to the glass and the dealer said that there is no recall for the glass so I have to pay for replacement out of pocket.
I am concerned that GMC is neglecting a serious issue that could cause car fires. I called GMC 800)462-8782 and spoke with stacy whaples today. She was not the least concerned that this is a repeat problem that could cause serious injury. The original A/C delco was replaced on this new vehicle around 1 1/2 years and again the same problem with this vehicle 2 3/4 years later. Why is it a 6 year warranty if you cannot even get half of that out of it safely.
Vehicle stalling without reason. Often in heavy traffic. Manufacturer used plastic intake that failed due to heat. $1050.00 to replace part with same type. Warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles. Part could fail again at my expense.
The brakes on my 2002 GMC yukon xl seem to fail at low speed. You press on the brake pedal and it goes to the floor and does not stop. We have had the speed senor replaced, recalled part replaced in 2005. The description sounds exactly like what is happening with my truck. GMC says it will not replace this part for free,since it has been replaced once before. This part is a very serious safety part, I feel GMC should replace it. Safety first.
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 on new years eve this year, and 2:00pm in the afternoon. Found a garage/mechanic to repair the front line.