The contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact started to slow for traffic and depressed the brake, and felt no braking. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to safely stop and drove the vehicle to his residence. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that there was a fractured parking brake spring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
2002 GMC Yukon XL brakes problems
38 complaints (40% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 77,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 40%
- typical mileage
- 77,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Antilock: control unit/module1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
At what mileage
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GMC Yukon XL brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
- Risk
- This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V379000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
DP05009
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v‑379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. The population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v‑379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). The corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time.
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What 2002 GMC Yukon XL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
As vehicle comes to a slow stop the brakes feel as if the release and still roll also when pulling into a driveway or parking spot this has happed often.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jumped and hesitated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensor was corroded and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided case number 8-3140697651. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Two years ago I had a sever accident that cause me to hit another car and spin around. The gmc dealer said the cause was rusted out brake lines. Today it happened, but I was luck enough to be just pulling into my parking spot when it happened. The brake line must have rusted out again because I pumped the brake and noticed it coming out of the left rear line. This is very dangerous because it will likely only happen when you are in an emergency situation. There is no pre warning. It will just happen. Perhaps they are making the brake lines out of thinner material because we have many vehicles much older, and never had this problem.
I drove approx. 30 miles to my destination without any trouble. I spent about 2 hours there then started my 2002 yukon xl to head back home. Upon moving the vehicle I realized I had very limited breaking power. The brake pedal went right to the floor. I dread thinking about what could have happened if I was on the interstate heading home. My mechanic said the brake line failed causing the rear brakes to lose all stopping power. He said he has seen several cases of this same problem on early 2000's gmc trucks and SUV's. I researched this issue and found many of the same complaints online. Gmc should stand behind this and pay to repair this obviously defective part replacement. This will be an $800 repair for me and a big disappointment in gmc if they don't stand behind their vehicles.
During low speed the ABS kicks in on no slip conditions causing it to take longer to stop the vehicle. This started occurring in june 2014. I see a recall on 2002 yukon xl vehicles for this problem but it does not show up on the VIN report.
While turning into a mall parking lot from a main street, applied brakes to slow down into the parking lot for a vehicle to pass in front of me. Without any prior warning the break peddle went to the floor and I was unable to stop even from a slow speed. Luckly I was able to drive around the vehicle in front of me because the breaks seemed to fail about 95%. I pumped the breaks a few time and got into the closest parking space. The vehicle was not safe to drive do to sudden break failure. The repair garage certified mechanic said the break line had rusted thru and the break fluid was rapidly leaking. I had the garage replace all the entire rusted break lines ($646.00) to be able to drive safely and avoid another sudden break failure due to rusted break lines. Otherwise the car has been well taken care for and in excellent running condition. My mechanic said they had repaired several gmc vehicles with this identical problem. I believe gmc has sold a car with defective safety parts which have worn prematurely.
We purchased the 2002 yukon from mcguire dealership in nj its been cared for taken to the dealership faithfully driven by my 50 year old father, when first driving he noticed the pedal vibrating rapidly during normal brake applications. The ABS control valve was the culprit along with a rusty wheel sensor. It was replaced at the dealer and after 5 years the frame of the truck is rusting and rotting along with suspension parts and most of all the brakes. We came close to crashing one day when the pedal went straight to the floor, we take it to the local firestone and they tell us all the brake lines are rusted out along with the master cylinder. We replaced the lines and master cylinder with a hefty price tag. We get the car back 3 days later pedal goes to the floor again, back at the mechanic both rear calipers are rusted and leaking. We replaced all 4 calipers and the problem stopped but now the frame is rusting and the ABS is still vibrating badly. Long story short gm needs to be held accountable for selling such cheap crappy trucks, we came close a few times to crashing, and I feel sorry for the people that have lost their lives due to the negligence of the employees of gm.
Stepped on brake pedal and brakes failed to stop vehicle. Inspected vehicle and noticed rusted brake lines failed.I am the original owner of this vehicle.
The antilock brake sensors are malfunctioning and causing extended stopping distances that could lead to an accident. The original recall was completed in 2006, according to gmc they only cleaned the parts and did not replace them. As a result there is severe corrosion on the antilock brake sensor causing increased stopping distances that could cause an accident.
Questions about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL brakes
Does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 40% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 GMC Yukon XL brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 77,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V379000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Yukon XL have bad brakes?
The GMC Yukon XL model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (70 complaints), 2015 (64 complaints) and 2016 (41 complaints).
Other 2002 GMC Yukon XL problems
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