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#BS-2002-GMCYUK-6AFC

2002 Gmc Yukon Xl

Based on reports from 114 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
114
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
348
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 114 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

23 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

31
0–30K
16
30–60K
27
60–90K
5
90–120K
8
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (31 reports) • Median: 62K 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 (23 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes23 (20%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip10 (9%)
Engine9 (8%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump6 (5%)
Wheels & Tires5 (4%)
Steering4 (4%)
Tires:tread/belt3 (3%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)3 (3%)

2002 Gmc Yukon Xl: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump-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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02
17
03
6
04
31
05
17
06
8
07
5
08
2
09
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10
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11
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15
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17
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20
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22

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

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Recall History (2 recalls)

05V379000Sep 2005

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

07E106000Feb 2008

WHEELS:HUB

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 114 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls 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: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl is related to the brakes, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl reliable?
The 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl has 114 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 1 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 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 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Yukon Xl problems start?
Based on 97 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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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