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2002 GMC Yukon XL

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL.

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
342, mostly service brakes
Safety record

Recalls on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL

Recall·07E106000

Wheels: hub

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS.

Recall·05V379000

Service brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 342 owners reported

Service brakes147
Engine and engine cooling23
Electrical system20
Steering19

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2002 GMC Yukon XL at a glance

Trims
DenaliSLESLT
Engine
6.0L 8-Cylinder, 4.8L 8-Cylinder, 5.3L 8-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
AWD, RWD, 4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners have filed 342 complaints about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2002 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2002 GMC Yukon XL?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2002 GMC Yukon XL listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.