2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle has had a long history of needed brake work. Brakes were recently changed again and it still has soft braking as well as pulsating braking. Both of these factors lead to dangerously slow stopping even with practically new parts.”
filed Jul 16, 2017
“This vehicle came with factory tow package. Brake lines, rear, were repaired a year ago. Towing a horse trailer with horse ( approx 6500 lbs total ), the front break line from the abs module broke and pedal went to floor while exiting 90w onto 84w. Trailer brakes finally stopped the vehicle a few…”
filed Jan 11, 2017
“When braking, the antilock brakes kick in no matter if needed or not. We have had several close calls on both city streets & highways. The car was already recalled and fixed for front wheel speed sensor corrosion, 05v379000, and the same thing is happening again. The sensor was not replaced, just cleaned and put back…”
filed Jan 11, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Yukon XL 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Yukon XL 1500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Yukon XL 1500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Yukon XL 1500 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 Yukon XL 1500 | 13 | 21% |
| 2001 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500
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.