2002 GMC Yukon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 GMC Yukon, 4% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 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.
“Knocking noice is heard coming from the front of the vehicle and is felt as a clunk through the steering wheel. This is the 2nd time in 6 months that this has occurred. The first time was when the vehicle had 30000 miles on it and it was taken to the dealer and fixed under factory warranty. The vehicle now has 45000 miles on it and the problem is happening again.”
NHTSA complaint #10028609, filed 2003-07, 43,000 miles“2002 Gmc Yukon front wheel assembly had to be replaced. After the recall for the wheel speed sensor was complete the dealer claimed they also had to replace the left hub assembly due to corrosion. The replacement of the hub was not going to be cover under warranty because it had expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10144298, filed 2005-11, 41,230 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH there was a banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact drove home and noticed that the shock mounts that were attached to the frame was rusted and corroded. The dealer was notified who offered no assistance. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10465116, filed 2012-07, 62,000 miles“Consumer complaint regarding 2002 Gmc not being included in recall. The vehicle would skid and grind when the brake pedal was applied. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be serviced for recall 05v379000. The dealer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not included in the recall therefore they would not repair it. The same day the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where they replaced the left front unitized bearing and front wheel drive hub assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10145373, filed 2005-12Related 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 .
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 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 complaintsSteering
7 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.
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