2002 GMC Yukon XL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 4% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.
“Dt: the consumer believes that there are electrical problems with the Gmc. The water pump was out, the radio has quit working 5 times, and has been replaced 4 times, the windows on the passenger quit, and the regulator was replaced 4 times. This has happened at 35,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10123770, filed 2005-06, 15,481 miles“Electrical failure of the load leveling device. Fuses consistantly fail when compresser activates when load is in or on vehicle. This occurs with or without a trailer hooked up. This has been a proble since the purchase of the vehicle in mid 2002. Attempted to be fixed three times in the lase 30 days. Dealer unable to isolate the problem. Independant mechanic says due to electrical problem high probably of fire or burn out of wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #10030654, filed 2003-08, 23,000 miles“The contact stated while traveling 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and the manufacturer was alerted. Updated 11/9/2006 - the vehicle stalled three times in one day and another time about 16 months ago. The consumer was told by a service manager that the problem was with a computer ring in the key switch assembly.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 15% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 12 | 16% |
| 2023 | 36 | 16% |
| 2022 | 20 | 11% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 31 | 21% |
| 2016 | 30 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 31% |
| 2004 | 30 | 34% |
| 2003 | 38 | 37% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
38 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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