2002 GMC Yukon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 GMC Yukon, 5% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,600 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.
“Vehicle just stalls without warning. Engine shuts down with no codes on dash or in memory. Will restart after 4-5 minutes but will stall intermittently afterward.”
NHTSA complaint #10985569, filed 2017-05, 125,000 miles“Dt:consumer states: vehicle lost power going down highway at 70 MPH, vehicle lost brakes, lights, gas. Can't do anything. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced fuel pump. Normally happens when it is warm outside.”
NHTSA complaint #10123938, filed 2005-06, 35,000 miles“Fuel sensor was not working. Consumer was unable to read the gauge to determine if fuel was needed. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls for this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10101841, filed 2005-02, 45,600 miles“Fuel tank/filler assembly causes vapors to backup into gas pumps equipped with vapor reclamation systems. This causes a gas pump so equipped to shutoff prematurily when refilling the vehicles fuel tanks from any percentage of capicity. There for, filling the tank becomes especially time consuming, frusturating and potentially hazardeous as one is constantly trying to override the systems automatic shutoff inorder to put any reasonable quantity of gallons into the vehicles fuel tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #763895, filed 2002-07“Fuel tank/filler assembly causes vapors to backup into gas pumps equipped with vapor reclamation systems. This causes a gas pump so equipped to shutoff prematurily when refilling the vehicles fuel tanks from any percentage of capicity. There for, filling the tank becomes especially time consuming, frusturating and potentially hazardeous as one is constantly trying to override the systems automatic shutoff inorder to put any reasonable quantity of gallons into the vehicles fuel tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #763896, filed 2002-07Related 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.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 17 | 9% |
| 2021 | 56 | 16% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon
77 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology