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2002 GMC Yukon Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 GMC Yukon has 17 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 GMC Yukon

Brakes
162
Engine
24
Electrical
20
Steering
19
Powertrain
17
Tires
16
Airbags
15
Fuel System
15
Suspension
10
Seat Belts
9
Structure
8
Other
7
Visibility
6
Wheels
4
Speed Control
3
Lights
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 5, 2010POWER TRAINKNOCKING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND IS FELT AS A "CLUNK" THROUGH THE ST...
Jan 22, 2009POWER TRAINWHINING IN ENGINE-FOUND TO BE BAD BEARINGS AND METAL IN DIFFERENTIAL. WAS TOLD COULD HAVE MADE CAR ...
Feb 24, 2008POWER TRAINON 2/24/2008 I TRIED TO MOVE THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECT LEVER ON MY 2002 GMC YUKON XL TO THE PARK POS...
Dec 1, 2006POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION FAILED IN 2004 AND NOW AGAIN THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM 2006. *JB
Mar 28, 2006POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN AT 15 MPH, THE REAR DRIVELINE DIFFERENTIAL BROKE F...
Nov 11, 2005POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE DRIVE UNLESS PLACED INTO REVERSE. WHEN STUCK IN DRIVE, PUSHING ON THE ...
Oct 10, 2005POWER TRAINGMC 2002, YUKON: THE REACTION SUNSHELL BROKEN INSIDE OF TRANSMISSION. ONLY 64,000 MILES. 1) NO...
Jul 29, 2005POWER TRAINDURING ACCELERATION, TRANSMISSION LURCH AND SLIP OCCURRED CAUSING ENGINE TO OVER-REV RESULTING IN TH...
May 12, 2005POWER TRAIN(1) NONE (2) PULLED OUT ON HWY AT NORMAL SPEED, LOUD WINING, AND LOUD POP.TRANSMISSION FAILED, LEF...
Dec 28, 2004POWER TRAINVEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WHEN TAKING TO BE SERVICED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION FAI...
Nov 23, 2004POWER TRAINON 11/23/04 LEFT FOR VACATION NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING ABOUT TWO HOURS INTO OUR TRIP. STOPPED...
May 4, 2004POWER TRAINWHEN SHIFTING THE GEARS TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS ON. VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD ...
Jun 11, 2003POWER TRAINSEVERAL OCCURRENCES WITH VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION. NAR 07/28/2003*MR DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB
Dec 15, 2002POWER TRAINFOUR WHEEL DRIVE MAKES GRINDING NOISE DURING TURNS. MANUFACTURER ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL.
Jun 18, 2002POWER TRAINCONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DE...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINWHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION CONSUMER IS ABLE TO CHANGE GEAR FROM PARK WITHOUT DEPRES...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHEN STARTING VEHICLE UP, IT LURCHES FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK CONSU...

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