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#BS-2002-GMCYUK-72F7

2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500

Based on reports from 26 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
26
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
71
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 26 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

15 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 114K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
2
30–60K
7
60–90K
6
90–120K
3
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (7 reports) • Median: 114K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (15 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes15 (58%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (4%)
Tires:tread/belt1 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift1 (4%)
Structure1 (4%)
Engine1 (4%)
Seat Belts1 (4%)
Stability Control1 (4%)

2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 58% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 114,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 114K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 26 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 is related to the brakes, with 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 reliable?
The 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 has 26 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 problems start?
Based on 24 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 114,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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