Does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, the most recent reported on August 29, 2005 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL?

Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (19 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (10).

How many 2002 GMC Yukon XL complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 95 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 GMC Yukon XL recalls and problems

1 recall and 95 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 GMC Yukon XL recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA campaign 05V379000 · reported August 29, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,353,718 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
The fix: 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 speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic19
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Steering10
Tires10
Power train9
Service brakes9
Parking brake8
Electrical system4
Structure4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 23, 2022 · Service brakes · 189,000 miles
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 depress the brake pedal to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact…

Mar 31, 2020 · Service brakes · 201,000 miles
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.

Jan 9, 2020 · Structure · 195,000 miles · crash reported
I SWERVED TO MISS A DEER AND I HIT A TREE RUNNING 47 MPH AND MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE VERY LUCKY BUT WHY DIDN'T THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY? MY HUSBAND WAS OUT OF WORK FOR 5 MONTHS DUE TO TORN LIGAMENTS IN HIS SHOULDERS AND STILL HAS TO HAVE SURGERY.

Aug 9, 2017 · Service brakes, air · 145,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT…

Mar 14, 2016 · Service brakes · 192,219 miles · crash reported
TWO YEARS AGO I HAD A SEVER ACCIDENT THAT CAUSE ME TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND SPIN AROUND. THE GMC DEALER SAID THE CAUSE WAS RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINES. TODAY IT HAPPENED, BUT I WAS LUCK ENOUGH TO BE JUST PULLING INTO MY PARKING SPOT WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE BRAKE LINE MUST HAVE RUSTED OUT AGAIN BECAUSE I PUMPED THE BRAKE AND…

Yukon XL model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	6	68	6	0
2001	4	120	6	0
2002	1	95	5	1
2003	3	102	3	0
2004	3	87	5	2
2005	5	42	3	0

Across all years, the 2015 Yukon XL has the most complaints (308). All GMC Yukon XL years →

Questions

Does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, the most recent reported on August 29, 2005 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL?: Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (19 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (10).
How many 2002 GMC Yukon XL complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 95 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 23, 2022.