AI Damage2002 Chevrolet Yukon: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
- 5 Parking brake 17% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 17% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 17% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Parking brake: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised him that all of the brake lines were completely rusted through and needed to be replaced. The brake lines were repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 129,000. Updated 08/31/11 the brake lines were replaced twice. Updated 09/09/11.
While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
The fuel injection system did not work correctly. The vehicle had been to the dealer on five occasions and the problem still existed. There was a noise coming from under the hood, the pin in the roof continued to fall out, the door did shut properly, the brakes made a noise, the vehicle had a bad steering shaft. Ph
Ineffective parking brakes. There is no external adjustment.
While driving 5-50 mph and without warning vehicle will shutdown. After vehicle turns off the battery light will illuminate. Dealer has serviced vehicle 5 times, and has not found the cause.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Yukon has 8 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (33%), rollaway, parking brake (17%), stalls while driving (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Yukon?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Yukon from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2002 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.