Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 GMC Yukon

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 188 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA
2005-08-29
Owners notified
2005-09-22

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected
3,674
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-07
Owners notified
2003-03-07

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V253000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
558,904
Reported to NHTSA
2002-09-17
Owners notified
2002-11-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.

Safety risk

IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes38128,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2151,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1474,000 mi
Electrical system850,200 mi
Air bags7142,000 mi
Parking brake557,600 mi
Steering555,000 mi
Tires58,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling428,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump435,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission453,000 mi
Vehicle speed control416,000 mi
Air bags: frontal338,000 mi
Unknown or other3200,000 mi
Wheels3143,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner255,770 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front2100 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Suspension262,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing248,000 mi
Wheels: hub223,700 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: side/window183,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)132,000 mi
Engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system12,000 mi
Equipment143,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1—
Fuel system, other: delivery1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system145,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal138,410 mi
Power train: axle hubs151,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit126,500 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly165,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module176,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components134,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum121,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings134,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman143,896 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump172,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment143,896 mi
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension: front143,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub141,230 mi
Traction control system1106,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices12,952 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly155,770 mi

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.