2002 GMC Yukon power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 GMC Yukon — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn at 15 mph, the rear driveline differential broke followed by a banging noise as though it was dragging. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. While the mechanic test drove the vehicle, the driveline differential unit completely separated…”
filed Mar 30, 2006
“Transmission fails to engage drive unless placed into reverse. When stuck in drive, pushing on the accelerating will cause car to move forward slowly, until their is a loud violent sound from the rear of the vehicle ar which point the vehicle will engage drive and proceed in a sluggish fashion. The…”
filed Feb 8, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 7 | 33% |
| 2025 Yukon | 6 | 12% |
| 2024 Yukon | 12 | 14% |
| 2023 Yukon | 36 | 17% |
| 2022 Yukon | 26 | 16% |
| 2021 Yukon | 48 | 16% |
| 2020 Yukon | 14 | 41% |
| 2019 Yukon | 12 | 23% |
| 2018 Yukon | 18 | 26% |
| 2017 Yukon | 48 | 24% |
| 2016 Yukon | 34 | 13% |
| 2015 Yukon | 46 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 GMC Yukon
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.