2002 GMC Yukon XL Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the tires of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 11% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving about 70 MPH when my left rear tire blew out. Tire had about 26,600 miles and was in good condition until this time. Tire had about 35 PSI.”
NHTSA complaint #10018962, filed 2003-05, 26,665 miles“Tires on 2002 Gmc Yukon Xl firestone wilderness p265r70-16 are cupping and are worn out. 26000 miles. Gmc dealer says it is tire defect, firestone dealer says it a design defect in vehicle. Firestone dealer says they see numerous cases of premature tire ware due to design defect in vehicle front suspension. Need assistance in resolving issue of defect tire vs vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10043795, filed 2003-10, 26,000 miles“Upon rotating the tires mechanic determined that all 4 tires inner tread was cupping. However, mechanic could not identify the cause of the tire cupping because vehicle's alignment was up to specs, and tire pressure was well maintained.”
NHTSA complaint #10061245, filed 2004-04, 19,000 miles“Was driving approx 60mph on newly paved 4 lane highway (us 31). Vehicle began to make a noise and then shake. Front driver's side tire was completely destroyed with approx 80% of the tread and belt separated from the tire and numerous holes in the tire. Many sharp steel prong ends were sticking out of the tire and the separated tread/belt. Destroyed the wheel well covering. 2002 Yukon Xl. Tires had been installed in march 2008. When looking at the front passenger side tire, it had numerous large cracks from the tread extending into the sidewall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277517, filed 2009-07, 125,000 miles“Firestone tire exploded while driving speed limit too lake havasu, az, may 28, causing erratic control of vehicle. Appears sidewall dislodged from tire and and tread dislodged from base tire framing. Tire info: firestone wilderness le - p265/70r16 111s m/s; tubeless; other number on side of tire: dd726g g09r (e4) 027680 DOT 8 x 72 wl2 .damaged area shows a number ?4601? (? = denotes unknown numbers if anyin these places) damage to undercarrage of vehicle as well to the wheel well.”
NHTSA complaint #10020892, filed 2003-06, 23,079 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
38 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
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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