2002 GMC Yukon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2002 GMC Yukon, 4% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“While making a tight left turn, the power steering failed completely. The Yukon only had 72000 miles on it. When I had it repaired at the dealer, Gmc denied warranty service due to mileage. I complained that a power steering pump should never fail in such a catastrophic way. The service advisor said that the new power steering pump was of a different design so we should not have to worry about another failure. He said it was not uncommon for this failure to happen. The shaft broke inside the pump. The pulley was still intact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152127, filed 2006-03, 72,000 miles“Model: 2001 Gmc Yukon 4wd date of purchase: september 25, 2001 right now our Yukon is at fiore's in altoona, pa for the third time trying to be fixed for the same problem. This is the third day that they have had our car. The steering wheel locks up when turning right and braking. I am very disappointed. History: july 26, 2003: while vacationing in delaware the steering began to fail (the steering would almost lock up and make it almost impossible to turn the steering wheel). The failure always occurred while turning the wheel to the right while depressing the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070699, filed 2004-01, 22,500 miles“When vehicle goes over a bump in the road, there is a rattle in the steering wheel. The dealership indicated that this is caused by a failure in the steering and needs replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10031701, filed 2003-07, 55,000 miles“I am writing to talk to you about my recurring issues with my steering column in my 2002 Yukon xl. In short, it rattles. On the road, it rattles at a low thud, thud, thud sound. Turning corners, it rattles with the same sound. Initially, when I took it to berglund chevrolet, in roanoke, va, they attempted to remedy the problem with a lube kit. When the problem surfaced again, I brought it back and the intermediate steering column was replaced. 20,000 miles later, I face the problem for the 3rd time. I drive on the road, never off road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141319, filed 2005-10“When traveling at 55mph or higher and going over a little bump/ hill vehicle feels like it's floating. Driver feels that it's hard to steer. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003654, filed 2002-02Related service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 34 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 19% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 | 11 | 14% |
| 1997 | 53 | 40% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon
77 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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