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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2002 GMC Yukon XL recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
342
Latest campaign
Dec 17, 2007

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Wheels1Dec 17, 2007
07E106000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Aug 29, 2005
05V379000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 17, 2007Latest campaign
Dec 17, 200707E106000

Wheels: hub

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 07E106000
What's wrong
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Risk
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Campaign
NHTSA 07E106000 · Dec 17, 2007
Aug 29, 200505V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 05V379000
What's 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.
Campaign
NHTSA 05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component342

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
342Complaints filed
23Involving a crash
4Involving a fire
17Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes15846701
Hydraulic7923301
Engine and engine cooling257000
Electrical system247020
Power train226000
Steering196000
Fuel system185000
Tires175110
Air bags16512013
Gasoline165000
Parking brake154000
Structure113201
Suspension113000
Seat belts93001
Visibility82000

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Yukon Denali XL, Yukon XL.

Latest reports

  • 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.”

    Filed 08/14/2025 · ODI 11680768
  • 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.”

    Filed 08/01/2022 · ODI 11476889
  • Service brakes

    “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.”

    Filed 06/23/2022 · ODI 11470657

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2002 GMC Yukon XL recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL. The most recent, 07E106000 (reported December 17, 2007), concerns wheels. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 158 complaints out of 342 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 23 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 GMC Yukon XL?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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