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2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone

Based on reports from 3 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailerHIGH

1 owners reported equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer1 (33%)
Wheels & Tires1 (33%)
Electrical1 (33%)

2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer Issues

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,675 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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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06
1
12
1
15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

07V136000Jun 2007

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

09V382000Oct 2009

EQUIPMENT

GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.

10V584000Mar 2011

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

12V105000Apr 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 CLASS “A” AND “C” RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BUILT ON FLOORPLANS 6316, 6317, 6330, 8325 AND 8328, DUE TO A SECTION OF UNSECURED WIRING. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS AFFECTED. THE WIRING WITHIN THE RACEWAY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED LEADING TO WEAR AND POTENTIAL HEAT DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE EXPOSED WIRING AND HEATED REFRIGERATOR COILS.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone is related to the equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone reliable?
The 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone has 3 complaints, 0 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 Gulf Stream Yellowstone 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 Gulf Stream Yellowstone have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gulf Stream Yellowstone problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,675 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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