2002 GMC Yukon Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2002 GMC Yukon, 3% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Yukon with michelin tires, size: 265/70/r16. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire blew without warning. The vehicle was taken to michelin for diagnosis but they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10531984, filed 2013-07, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Yukon which has four b.f. Goodrich lt 235/75/r16 tires. The tires were purchased in 2008. He stated that there was a significant crack in the sidewall of all four tires that formed around the tread of the tire. There were no recalls on the tires pertaining to the specific type of failure. The VIN was rejected from the system. The current and failure tire mileages were under 25,000. The current vehicle mileage was 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10298717, filed 2010-01, 24,999 miles“Michelin ltx m/s 2 p265/70/16r dated 2412 & 2512; tires have tread separation, cracking between treads and not holding air. These are the same tires they have recalled but not the same size, have same defect; I have contacted michelin and they refuse to replace these tires even though they only have 25,000 miles on them and only 2 years old. This is a major safety risk and should be evaluated.”
NHTSA complaint #10706289, filed 2015-04“Michelin ltx m/s 2 p265/70/16r dated 2412 & 2512; tires have tread separation, cracking between treads and not holding air. These are the same tires they have recalled but not the same size, have same defect; I have contacted michelin and they refuse to replace these tires even though they only have 25,000 miles on them and only 2 years old. This is a major safety risk and should be evaluated.”
NHTSA complaint #10706290, filed 2015-04Related 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 9% |
| 2000 | 23 | 14% |
| 1999 | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 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 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
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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