This vehicle came with factory tow package. Brake lines, rear, were repaired a year ago. Towing a horse trailer with horse ( approx 6500 lbs total ), the front break line from the ABS module broke and pedal went to floor while exiting 90w onto 84w. Trailer brakes finally stopped the vehicle a few inches from the auto in front of us . This was on new years eve this year, and 2:00pm in the afternoon. Found a garage/mechanic to repair the front line. This could have caused a major accident involving a number of cars and trucks. I have the vehicle inspected at every oil change, and have it repaired when needed. I have read of many issues with the (cheap ) brake lines gm has used in these vehicles( 1999 to 2003 ), and as they get older, they are just an accident waiting to happen. Gm should recall these vehicles, and fix the problem with corroding break lines. Especially with their " professional grade" advertisements. Very misleading.
2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 23 complaints about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 114,000
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs brake module is not hermetically sealed with an o-ring gasket. Because of this moisture can get inside module and damage internal components. Damaged units cause ABS and brake lights in dashboard to light up. *tr failure of ABS brake module can cause ABS brakes to lock up when braking quickly at speeds in excess of 20 MPH.
I tried to stop and when I applied the brakes the ABS activated without any reason. The roads were clean and dry. There was not any warning indicator for the ABS brakes, I am told there is a recall for this issue but the dealer says mine was already done. Obviously the fix was not effective if I am experiencing the problem now.
After three previous "repairs" including one recall, our 2002 gmc yukon xl ABS brakes are malfunctioning for the fourth time, exhibiting the exact same condition that was the subject of a 2005 recall. The ABS brake system activates on dry pavement when brakes are applied at low speeds, resulting in a longer than normal stopping distance. On several occasions collisions have narrowly been avoided as the ABS brake pedal "chattering" interferes with normal braking at crucial times.
The left front wheel nearly fell off our 2002 yukon 1500 slt. We had just stopped to pay a toll on the maine turnpike. As we drove out of the toll booth, my husband had difficulty controlling the vehicle. A terrible grinding noise came from the left front end of our car. The ABS light flashed on. Gripping the wobbly steering wheel, my husband guided the vehicle across several lanes of traffic into the narrow breakdown lane. The left front wheel was almost completely off the vehicle. Cars and trucks whizzed by dangerously close as my husband tried to reposition the wheel and tighten the bolts that had loosened. Two hundred miles from home, and a few miles from our destination, we hobbled on. My husband stopped repeatedly to retighten the bolts. We got off the turnpike and inched along slowly on back roads. Still, this final leg of our journey was treacherous. Steering was all but impossible. We nearly went off the road. When finally safely stopped, the tire and metal wheel parts were so hot, they had to be hosed down. Smoke came from the wheel. The metal was scorched. The caliper holding the wheel was severely bent, the brakes destroyed, and the inside of the wheel scored and charred. Parts had disintegrated. The bearings were gone. It is incredible we were able to drive even 10 miles. If I had been behind the wheel, instead of my husband, I would have lost control of the car. If the problem had manifested itself as we hurtled down the highway instead of exiting a toll booth, the wheel surely would have flown off the car into traffic. I shudder to think of the consequences. Our two young sons were in the back seat. We were very lucky, but are now minus a vehicle we need. It sits where we left it, 200 miles away. We need to bring it home, but the tow charge will be prohibitively expensive, not to mention the repairs. This should not have happened. We never received any notice of known problems related to an issue with this yukon's wheels. Why not?
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Questions about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
5 of 23 owner complaints about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (22%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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