2002 GMC Yukon XL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 3% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.
“2002 Gmc Yukon Xl rear tailgate glass failed/broken hinge due to poor design. This results in the rear glass held on by one hinge instead of two. Rear glass does not close properly and is at risk to detach from vehicle. Many owners of this vehicle (and sister vehicles tahoe and suburban) have experienced this defect. Gm fails to acknowledge or assume responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10356376, filed 2010-09, 103,000 miles“Front heater only operates at full temperature setting 82 degrees. Otherwise, the heater is blowing cold air, about the outside air temperature. The only way to regulate inside temperature is to set at 82 degrees, then turn system off until the cabin is cold, then turn heater back on, etc. This needs to be done every few minutes, causing constant driver distraction. Dealer is advising GM tech center is stating the system is operating as designed. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770202, filed 2002-11Related service bulletins
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 8 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
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 complaintsSuspension
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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