2002 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, and owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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,…
Remedy: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel…
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,540 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact started to slow for traffic and depressed the brake, and felt no braking. The contact had to de”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2022 · Service brakes
“As vehicle comes to a slow stop the brakes feel as if the release and still roll also when pulling into a driveway or parking spot this has happed often.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2020 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon Denali 1500 AWD, Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–15 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 10–13 / 14–18 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare GMC Yukon XL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 GMC Yukon XL | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 GMC Yukon XL | 6 | 69 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 120 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 95 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 102 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 87 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon XL | 5 | 42 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 17 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 97 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 69 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon XL | 5 | 23 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 28 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 47 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 13 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 22 |
| 2014 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 307 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 201 |
| 2017 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 147 |
| 2018 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 53 |
| 2019 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 68 |
| 2020 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 47 |
| 2021 GMC Yukon XL | 12 | 227 |
| 2022 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 169 |
| 2023 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 219 |
| 2024 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 70 |
| 2025 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 28 |
| 2026 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2002 GMC Yukon XL
How do I know if my 2002 GMC Yukon XL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 GMC Yukon XL; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V379000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Sierra 25001,821 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.