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2001 GMC Yukon XL vs 2002 GMC Yukon XL

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 GMC Yukon XL2002 GMC Yukon XL
NHTSA complaints12095
Recall campaigns41
Service bulletins (TSBs)326348
Investigations63
Crash reports65
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage65,000 mi64,605 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC Yukon XLGMC Yukon XL
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3019
Parking Brake248
Service Brakes139
Fuel System, Gasoline1010
Steering810
Tires810
Power Train49
Engine and Engine Cooling310

Symptoms owners describe

Brake problems120
Rust / corrosion118
Stalling611
Hesitation / surging05
Vibration / shaking05
Clunking / rattling05

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.