2002 GMC Yukon XL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 40%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,450miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 40% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,450 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568634, filed 2014-03, 50,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10849598, filed 2016-03, 192,219 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651966, filed 2014-11, 120,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10836552, filed 2016-02, 88,000 miles“Abs light came on; drove a few days after that. While driving at approximately 7 miles per hour, I tried to stop for a light and nearly hit car in front of me. Brakes rumbled to a halt, fortunately. Took car to brake check, had to have bolts on hub bearing replaced. Contacted Gmc to help share in cost of repair, as there has been a recall (2002 Gmc yukon recall id from NHTSA: 05v379000 ) in certain salt belt states , due to corrosion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171359, filed 2006-10, 82,532 milesRelated recalls
- 05V379000Aug 29, 2005Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2000–2002, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2002, GMC Sierra 1999–2002 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10114325Oct 28, 2014This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has…
- 10114313Oct 24, 2014This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 18% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 10 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 10 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 17% |
| 2016 | 41 | 20% |
| 2015 | 64 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 18% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 29% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 14 | 16% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 38 | 40% |
| 2001 | 70 | 58% |
| 2000 | 31 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
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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