One of the two steel brake lines between the master cylinder and the ABS module failed upon application of the brakes while the vehicle was in motion, causing a severe brake fluid leak near the ABS module, low brake pedal efficacy, low brake pedal return pressure and substantially increased stopping distance as I maneuvered the vehicle to a safe stopping location.
The worst 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Trailer hitch receiver failure
Complaint reports allege poor weld quality and/or bending of the subject vehicle original equipment trailer hitch receiver.the agency's investigation included analysis of manufacturer and agency incident reports, review of police reports, analysis of the agency's fatal analysis reporting system, a vehicle owner survey, inspection of tow vehicles/hitches and analysis of failed parts.incidents of weld failure were rare and associated with very low-speed driving (turning, backing and sudden stopping).incidents of bending were associated with improper trailer hitch adjustment or overloading. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document search file for addition information.
EA07013
Trailer hitch receiver failure
Gm provided additional data regarding allegations of failure of the trailer hitch.odi reviewed that as well as other data provided by peer manufacturers.based on our review, odi finds the need to further investigate this issue.this preliminary evaluation is upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-013) for further assessment and study of this issue.
PE07025
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 73
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
What 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl 2500. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact noticed that when the brakes were applied brake fluid would spew out from the brake lines. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
While bleeding the brake system after a brake job the steel brakes lines failed. During the inspection of the steel lines it was found that all the steel lines were rusted severely to the point of failure. Failure meaning a large hole in the steel line from rust. All steel lines will have to be replaced.
2002 gmc yukon xl 8.1 vortec engine turns off. Possibly crankshaft position sensor.
The engine can stall intermittently at highway speed without warning. This situation can severely impair high speed steering and braking ability. After stalling engine will not start while coasting it will start normally after coming to a complete stop.
Vehicle stalls while at speed. Has occurred several times. Mechanic finds no problems with engine, cooling system, or fuel system. In each case, vehicle stall resulted in loss of power, power steering and power brakes, creating a dangerous situation. Problem has not been resolved.
Ref - pe06016 - vehicle stalls while at speed. Has occurred three times. Mechanic finds no problems with engine, cooling system, fuel system, but finds a diagnostic code of a crank position sensor failure. In each case, vehicle stall resulted in loss of power, power steering and power brakes, creating a dangerous situation. Problem has not been resolved but based on other reports will replace the crank position sensor.
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Questions about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500
Is the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500, 1.2 times a typical Yukon XL 2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 have?
No recalls on record.
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