2002 GMC Yukon XL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 3% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.
“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“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“We are now replacing the bushing in the steering column for the second time with less than 42,000 miles. This component was replaced originally at 28,000 miles and has failed again. With this failure has caused left wheel bearing to go out. At 58,000 mile the right wheel bearing is now in need of repair, should have gotten the extended warranty, none of this is covered after 36,000 miles. Also, the rear air will either blow cold until the thermastat is change to the red setting completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114391, filed 2005-03, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10135368Mar 2, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a recommendation for when they are performing a front end alignment and find an alignment dowel pin missing .
- 10113721Mar 2, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a recommendation for when they are performing a front end alignment and find an alignment dowel pin missing .
- 10114776Dec 10, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
38 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 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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