2002 GMC Yukon XL Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 11% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 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.
“2000 Gmc Yukon Xl. Fuel leak in my garage after filling gas tank. Leaked at least 6-8 gallons of fuel into garage. Service facility diagnosed problem to be faulty plunger in fuel pump. Very dangerous, since my garage contains gas hot water heater with pilot. Hazardous material cleanup (required by fire department) cost $1600.”
NHTSA complaint #10018970, filed 2003-05, 66,000 miles“Original problem: my 2002 Yukon Xl was running poorly when the weather turned cold - below 30 degrees. Problem diagnosed as faulty intake gaskets due to improper design. Second problem: it became hard to start, and a couple of days later, it would not start at all. Problem diagnosed as faulty fuel pump. Both problems are because they were designed for use with ethanol or unleaded gas. I only use unleaded (never have seen a station that sells ethanol). If your GM vehicle has a 5.3l v8 engine, and the VIN has a z in the 8th position, be aware that this might happen to your vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151625, filed 2006-03, 57,800 miles“Fuel tank leaks when filled beyond 2/3-3/4 full. Gas tank leaked gas on garage floor damaging coated/sealed floor. Fortunately leakage was discovered before it was able to ignite. Vehicle was taken to dealer and I was advised that in fact the problem was a faulty gas tank. I was also advised initially that a replacement tank would not be available until january, 2004. As it turns out, they obviously have had a significant number of these complaints and I suspect that they have had to redesign and produce a safer replacement tank. My dealer has replaced several of these tanks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10047155, filed 2003-11, 30,000 miles“Broken exhaust manifold studs are causing environmental hazard and may lead to failed catalytic converter and other engine problems. This is a manufacturing defect that should be recalled, as it renders the vehicle either unusable or unable to pass environmental testing.”
NHTSA complaint #10423891, filed 2011-09, 145,000 miles“2002 Gmc Yukon Xl fuel pump failure. Ecmb fuse was blown which runs the fuel pump. Fuel pressure was found at 24 PSI. This engine requires 55-62 PSI. Current draw on the pump is at 9 amps. This is way too high. Truck was started after replacing fuse, but runs badly and stalls out. Truck is not under warranty, because the dealership filled out wrong paperwork at the time of purchase. The contract was denied because of this error. Cost for replacing fuel pump is $950.00. Truck is still not fixed. Jb”
NHTSA complaint #10157762, filed 2006-05, 78,966 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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 or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 10 | 13% |
| 2023 | 21 | 9% |
| 2022 | 15 | 9% |
| 2021 | 34 | 15% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 12 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
38 complaintsEngine cooling
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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