Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 GMC Yukon has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 158 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V379000 UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V253000 GM/FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 37 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Seat Belts 7 complaints
Of the 158 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 158 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 GMC Yukon has an average reliability record with moderate complaints primarily about brakes and hydraulic systems. The presence of five recall campaigns, though not excessive, highlights some safety-related concerns. Overall, the data doesn't show any severe widespread issues, but it's somewhat limited, indicating a general average performance for this vehicle year.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| hydraulic brakes | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Cooling system flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Timing belt inspection
- Fuel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS light activation
- Overheating courtesy lights
- Pinch points in seat restraints
- Unusual brake noises or feel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.