Total Complaints
12 filings
CHEVROLET YUKON · model year
2002 CHEVROLET YUKON
12 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002CHEVROLETYUKON carries 12 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 YUKON is service brakes, hydraulic with 2 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (2) and engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2002 YUKON, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180528UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE LINE RUBBED THROUGH AND LEAKED OUT. SHE WAS GOING 70 M.P.H. THE BRAKE LINES ON DRIVERS SIDE AT REAR WHEEL WERE RUBBING AND RUBBED THROUGH. THIS COULD HAVE KILLED HER. IT IS A FAULTY DESIGN, AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RUST.
Mileage: 203,750
20110729SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THEY EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND ALL OF THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. 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 *BF THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED TWICE. UPDATED 09/09/11.*JB
Mileage: 129,000
20110729SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THEY EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND ALL OF THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. 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 *BF THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED TWICE. UPDATED 09/09/11.*JB
Mileage: 129,000
20041229ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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. *JB
Mileage: 30,000
20030507FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *NLM 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 *JB
Mileage: 800
20030507STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *NLM 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 *JB
Mileage: 800
20030507SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *NLM 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 *JB
Mileage: 800
20030507STEERING
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *NLM 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 *JB
Mileage: 800
20030507ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *NLM 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 *JB
Mileage: 800
20030204PARKING BRAKE
INEFFECTIVE PARKING BRAKES. THERE IS NO EXTERNAL ADJUSTMENT. *AK
20020514ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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. *AK
20020514ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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. *AK
Compare 2002CHEVROLETYUKON to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 CHEVROLET YUKON have?▼
The 2002 CHEVROLET YUKON has 12 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 CHEVROLET YUKON?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 CHEVROLET YUKON is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Is the 2002 CHEVROLET YUKON safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.