2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10327164, filed 2010-04, 100,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10163163, filed 2006-07, 87,200 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10214144, filed 2008-01Related service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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