Model year
2002 GMC Yukon
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 158 complaints for the 2002 GMC Yukon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 180 complaints under YUKON DENALI, YUKON XL, YUKON XL 1500, YUKON XL 2500, and YUKON XL DENALI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (37), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP (21), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (14). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 12–15 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,450–$5,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 166 complaints
- 2001 197 complaints
- 2002 158 complaints
- 2003 204 complaints
- 2004 159 complaints
- 2005 85 complaints
- 2006 27 complaints
- 2007 428 complaints
- 2008 187 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 105 complaints
- 2011 158 complaints
- 2012 63 complaints
- 2013 117 complaints
- 2014 56 complaints
- 2015 529 complaints
- 2016 270 complaints
- 2017 196 complaints
- 2018 70 complaints
- 2019 55 complaints
- 2020 37 complaints
- 2021 341 complaints
- 2022 185 complaints
- 2023 245 complaints
- 2024 106 complaints
- 2025 57 complaints
- 2026 43 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
05V379000 · Aug 29, 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,…
03V094000 · Mar 7, 2003
STRUCTURE
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE…
02V253000 · Sep 17, 2002
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
Complaints
158 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 15, fire flag on 3, injury field 12, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| YUKON DENALI | 0 | 29 |
| YUKON XL | 1 | 95 |
| YUKON XL 1500 | 0 | 23 |
| YUKON XL 2500 | 0 | 7 |
| YUKON XL DENALI | 0 | 26 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA02015 | THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | Aug 1, 2002 | Jan 12, 2004 |
| PE05020 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES,… | Apr 28, 2005 | Sep 13, 2005 |
| DP05009 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL; PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL; PARKING BRAKE | Dec 20, 2005 | May 31, 2006 |
| PE10010 | Brake line corrosion failure · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Mar 30, 2010 | Jan 5, 2011 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon 1500 2WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Yukon 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon XL 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon 1500 4WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 15 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon Denali 1500 AWD · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — | $5,600 |
| Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — | $5,600 |
| Yukon XL 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 15 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon XL 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon XL 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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