Major Problems with 2002 GMC Yukon Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 GMC Yukon

2002 GMC Yukon FRONTAL Victims: 3 Mileage: 83000 miles

2002 GMC Yukon VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1

2002 GMC Yukon FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 38000 miles

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Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Yukon owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. the contact stated that while engaging the brakes the pedal went all the...	35 ~ 131881 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving and with no warning brakes went out causing brake pedal to go to the floor and vehicle will	21 ~ 42861 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 10 mph the driver applied the brake pedal and it went to the floor. the brakes did not...	14 ~ 90287 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM smoke from engine compartment then noticed flames coming from engine compartment due to electrical locks failed and car total loss	7 ~ 63351 miles
AIR BAGS while driving at 25 mph the vehicle was involved in an accident where airbags did not deploy. dealer notified. please	6 ~ 117341 miles
PARKING BRAKE vehicle was taken to a garage for a routine inspection and mechanic determined that the parking brake was inoperative. when...	5 ~ 26753 miles
STEERING when traveling at 55mph or higher and going over a little bump/ hill vehicle feels like it's floating. driver feels	5 ~ 56500 miles
TIRES consumer states of having problems with tires please specify what the tire size's are. ts...	5 ~ 6600 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when shifting the gears transmission down shifted on its on. vehicle failed to move. consumer had the vehicle towed to	4 ~ 37097 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 yukon - brief engine knock when vehilce is started. also has an exhaust noise/rattle at approximately 40-42 mph 1000=1300	4 ~ 15000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel tank/filler assembly causes vapors to backup into gas pumps equipped with vapor reclamation systems. this causes a gas pump...	4 ~ 8750 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when starting vehicle up it lurches forward. took vehicle to dealer and cause unknown.*ak consumer states that while the vehicle	4 ~ 33000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i noticed some fluid under the middle of vehicle and thought it was water but as i was heading to...	3 ~ 189862 miles
WHEELS abs activates during slow stops increases stopping distance. dealer performed recall 05v37900 and problem persists. dealer replaced both front speed...	3 ~ 145600 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon which has four b.f. goodrich lt 235/75/r16 tires. the tires were purchased in...	3 ~ 8333 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer states that at 50 mph under rainy conditions consumer loss control of vehicle and hit a tree. vehicle was	3 ~ 40333 miles
HUB > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. while driving 10 mph the abs activated and the contact heard a fluttering...	2 ~ 131850 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT consumer requesting reimbursement for repair of excessive corrosion of braking system front and rear on gmc 2002 yukon. ts **no...	2 ~ 119385 miles
SUSPENSION consumer states that while driving and with no warning a loud noise was coming from the steering wheel causing a	2 ~ 31000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the driver side door was in the process of becoming disconnected from the hinges which made it difficult to enter	2
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the passenger had no flexibility when the seat belt was fastened. ph jb...	2 ~ 50 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while drving the vehicle at 60mph at night time consume states has problem with interior light as well with head	2
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE fuel tank/filler assembly causes vapors to backup into gas pumps equipped with vapor reclamation systems. this causes a gas pump...	2
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM rusted parts under the dashboard of 2002 yukon's gmc sierra chevrolet suburbans throughout this area and possibly the us and	2
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the front/rear wheel bearings went out and needed replacement. *ph...	2 ~ 24000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM vehicle just stalls without warning. engine shuts down with no codes on dash or in memory. will restart after 4-5	1 ~ 125000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM my 2002 gmc yukon has the problem that when stopping at slow speeds the abs brakes activate causing the car...	1 ~ 106000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS (1) securing child in rear middle seat (2) belt would not maintain tension slipping (3) car taken to dealer for	1 ~ 65000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn at 15 mph the rear driveline differential broke followed by a banging...	1 ~ 26500 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while making a tight left turn the power steering failed completely. the yukon only had 72000 miles on it. when...	1 ~ 72000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2002 gmc yukon front wheel assembly had to be replaced. *ts after the recall for the wheel speed sensor was...	1 ~ 41230 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY dt: 2002 gmc yukon. the consumer had to have abs sensors replaced. there was a recall but it did not...	1 ~ 38410 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer requesting reimbursement for repair of excessive corrosion of braking system front and rear on gmc 2002 yukon. ts **no...	1 ~ 55770 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN dt: there is a an ongoing investigation on the issue consumer was experiencing nhtsa investigation pe05020. while driving at low...	1 ~ 51000 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES wandering on road excessive noise from tires wearing on inside. cupping of tires caused by worn idler and pitman arms	1 ~ 43896 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING wandering on road excessive noise from tires wearing on inside. cupping of tires caused by worn idler and pitman arms	1 ~ 43896 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when just about to stop in dry weather the abs brake system kicks in and makes stopping distance longer....	1 ~ 76000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt: consumer got in an accident and totaled the vehicle the front and side air bags never deployed. consumer was	1 ~ 83000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: on june 7 2005 while driving 45 mph the consumer was following another car. there was a car in...	1 ~ 21000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 yukon denali brakes were not responding well and there was shuddering upon braking.*no answer required. mr four rotors were...	1 ~ 34000 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2002 yukon denali brakes were not responding well and there was shuddering upon braking.*no answer required. mr four rotors were...	1 ~ 34000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving at any speed vehicle had unsteady steering control vehicle wandered back and forth across the road. vehicle had	1 ~ 32000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel sensor was not working. consumer was unable to read the gauge to determine if fuel was needed. the manufacturer	1 ~ 45600 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS experience problems with anti-lock braking system on 2002 yukon. *bf the rotors rusted prematurely and caused the sensors to fail.	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING defective engine (pistons knocking in cylinders as documented by dealer) on 2002 yukon slt 19 500 miles...	1
EQUIPMENT knocking noice is heard coming from the front of the vehicle and is felt as a "clunk" through the steering...	1 ~ 43000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION knocking noice is heard coming from the front of the vehicle and is felt as a "clunk" through the steering...	1 ~ 43000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when the defroster was turned on it caused the windshield to crack.*jb...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i believe the design of the gmc yukon posses a great risk of costly repairs and the possiblity of a...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT rear side mirror on both driver and passenger side have hairline cracks. they were replaced and now they are back....	1 ~ 2952 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY rear side mirror on both driver and passenger side have hairline cracks. they were replaced and now they are back....	1 ~ 2952 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states that vehicle dosen't comes equip with a door ajar warning indicator. which resulting in the door swinging open	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 yukon - brief engine knock when vehilce is started. also has an exhaust noise/rattle at approximately 40-42 mph 1000=1300	1 ~ 2000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS there is no latch system inside of vehicle for infant to seat. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS third row middle passenger seat belt will not pull out vehicle has not been examined by dealer. ts...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel tank/filler assembly causes vapors to backup into gas pumps equipped with vapor reclamation systems. this causes a gas pump...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states that vehicle will not go into reverse and could cause an accident. cause unknown. dealer notified.*jb...	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag sensor light remained on while driving vehicle been to the dealer on four occasions and each time problem	1
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the fog running light on the front left side has been out since 6 months after the purchase of our...	1
SEAT BELTS when we purchased our vehicle we noticed the head liner plugs were missing they told us to bring the car...	1
AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 38.5 gallon gas tank can only be filled to 2/3 to 3/4 level because the dual gas tank design does...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS there were problems with the vehicle's rear passenger seatbelt. *mr the retracting lock did not work properly when it was	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when starting vehicle up it lurches forward. took vehicle to dealer and cause unknown.*ak consumer states that while the vehicle	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE when the cargo door was opened glass detached from it and came off. this occurred because of improper installation at	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION when the key is inserted into the ignition consumer is able to change gear from park without depressing brake pedal.	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer called complaining about a circuit short on the panel which it disables the cruise control. dealer was notified and	1

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