2002 GMC Yukon XL engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Broken exhaust manifold studs are causing environmental hazard and may lead to failed catalytic converter and other engine problems. This is a manufacturing defect that should be recalled, as it renders the vehicle either unusable or unable to pass environmental testing. *tr”
filed Sep 6, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating and a battery indication light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled and when it was restarted, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop…”
filed Nov 22, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
06-06-01-019C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 14, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Yukon XL | 6 | 10% |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 11 | 6% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 13 | 9% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 21 | 10% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.