The Lemon IndexAll cars · GMC Yukon XL · 2002
2002 GMC Yukon XL. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 16 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 13 / 17 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 12 / 15 / 13 | Regular | $4,800 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 10 / 14 / 12 | Regular | $5,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 46,600 and 121,300 miles. Median 76,000, from 128 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 75,000 | 44,000–114,000 | 31 |
| Brakes | 138,400 | 89,000–170,500 | 29 |
| Engine | 89,000 | 70,000–135,000 | 15 |
| Tires | 24,000 | 19,000–65,000 | 11 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 64,100 | 37,900–109,100 | 10 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 22% |
| Tires | 18% |
| Brakes | 18% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 16% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
07E106000 Dec 2007 Wheels / Hub
Defect. CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Risk. WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
05V379000 Aug 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect. 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.
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 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
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Parking brake failure | 2005 | 2006 |
| Closed | Unwanted low-speed abs activation | 2005 | 2005 |
| Closed | Throttle sticking closed | 2002 | 2004 |
Manufacturer communications 357
GMC filed 357 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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