2002 GMC Yukon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2002 GMC Yukon has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (40 reports).

3Recalls
158Owner complaints
15Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Yukon?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 GMC Yukon recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Recall 05V379Aug 29, 20051,353,718 vehicles affected

Structure

Recall 03V094Mar 7, 20033,674 vehicles affected

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint

Recall 02V253Sep 17, 2002558,904 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 GMC Yukon problems

Problem areas named in the 158 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic40
Service Brakes37
Air Bags12
Electrical System11
Power Train10
Steering8
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Seat Belts7
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Suspension6

What owners report

2025-08-14, Service Brakes
No warning while exiting, I was able to hit the brakes. Then, when I reached for the brakes again, it didn’t break. There was no signals on the car. The car is total damage air bags came out.
2022-08-01, Seat Belts
Front passenger seatbelt has always locked up after being put on, which does not allow the passenger the ability to move more than a couple of inches at best.
2020-08-07, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AT A VERY LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS FORCED TO DRIVE AT A HIGHER SPEED IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS ISSUE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER, CABLE DAHMER BUICK GMC OF KANSAS CITY ADDRESS: 907 W 104TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114) HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE AND OFFERED LITTLE ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VIN WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THIS RECALL HO
2020-01-09, Air Bags
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ONE FRONTAL CAR ACCIDENT. NOT FOR SURE OF THE SPEED BUT IT WAS OOVER 50 MILES AN HOUR. I HIT BRAKE GOING AROUND THE CURVE AND FLIIPED OVER OVER FIVE TIMES AND NOT YET THE AIRBAG DIDNT DEPLOY. FORCED CAUSE OF THE SEAT BEALT TO STRECCH AND LOCK IN PLACE. POLICE AND TOW TRUCK WAS SURPRISE THE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLYED. NOW THE TRUCK IS TOTAL WHICH MEAN CANT BE FIX DESTROYED AND NOT REPAIRABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN POUND.
2020-01-07, Service Brakes
BRAKES WENT. BOUGHT A CT CAR IN SC. LUCKILY DRIVING 5PMH WHEN THEY WENT. WAITING AT THE SHOP NOW TO GET FIXED. SPENT THE NIGHT IN MY CAR AS I WAS MOVING TO CT

2002 GMC Yukon questions

Does the 2002 GMC Yukon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 GMC Yukon: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Structure; Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (40), Service Brakes (37), Air Bags (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 GMC Yukon has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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