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GMC Yukon 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 GMC Yukon: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

158Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes82 complaints

82 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V379000.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V094000.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V253000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V253000Reported September 17, 2002 - 558,904 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 558,904 vehicles across all affected models.

03V094000Reported March 7, 2003 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

05V379000Reported August 29, 2005 - 1,353,718 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 1,353,718 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02015Opened August 1, 2002 - Closed January 12, 2004

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05020Opened April 28, 2005 - Closed September 13, 2005

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION. Resulted in recall campaign 05V379000.

PE05020Opened April 28, 2005 - Closed September 13, 2005

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION. Resulted in recall campaign 05V379000.

PE10010Opened March 30, 2010 - Closed January 5, 2011

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10010Opened March 30, 2010 - Closed January 5, 2011

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20011
200217
200321
20047
200530
20067
20074
20081
20097
20105
20113
20126
201310
201413
201510
20164
20175
20192
20203
20221
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.