2002 GMC Yukon Review
Fuel Economy
12 - 15 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A comfortable and easy-to-drive SUV loaded with premium features.
Pros
Powerful V8 lineup, roomy cabins, extensive list of standard features.
Cons
Interior fit-and-finish concerns, still too similar to the Chevy Tahoe.
What's New for 2002
GMC's strong-selling Yukon heads into 2002 with few changes. The 5300 V8 is now ultralow emission certified (ULEV) for California. For states with less restrictive emission requirements, the Yukon offers flexible fuel capability with the use of cleaner burning gasoline blends. A more efficient starter, more durable steering gear housing and LATCH child seat attachments anchors round out the Yukon's upgrades for 2002.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Happy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I leased it 1st then bought it. This suv great , roomy,confortable,strong,tows anything,reliable,great looking. Only replaced wear and tear things, nothing ever major. sold it with 100000mi, and was still going strong . great suv.
Favorite Features
sounds was unbelievable
Suggested Improvements
better gas mileage
Love it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Yukon SLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Bought this truck at an off lease five years ago. Just got back from a 4000 mile road trip with no issues (115,000 miles with just routine maintainance). Nice leather interior, stylish exterior (with 20" rims from 2007 Yukon) plenty of 12v outlets & plenty of power (with the 5.7L you hardly know your trailer is back there). Fuel milage (not great) beats my friends with Lexus G470 and Lincoln Navigator with 16-18 mpg. Before my big road trip, I overhauled the brakes, plugs, belts, filters, hoses etc. Hadn't done the brakes in 60,000 miles and I was amazed to see that the massive rear brakes had about 60% life left on them and the original plugs were almost like new.
Favorite Features
Plush leather interior (?Corinthian leather?), commanding view of the road, imposing presence, gobs of power, can-do attitude.
Suggested Improvements
It is a 2002 model so it doesn't link with my phone, doesn't have an iPod input or rear DVD player for the kids. Aftermarket stuff?
Excellent SUV, Highly recommend!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I have a white 2002 Yukon SLT 4WD. I use it to pull my 4 horse trailer. It does great up hills, around curves and has a great towing capacity. I love it for family outtings since I have 2 kids and 3 dogs, and my husband likes it for the handling and drives it to work everyday without a problem. I feel very safe in it. Highly recommend this SUV, I wont ever depend on a Ford after driving my Yukon for so long!
Favorite Features
comfortable, roomy seating for 8, cargo area, foldable seats, stereo system, dvd player (keeps kids happy) and much more, easy to drive and park.
Suggested Improvements
none! i love it the way it is! I like it better than the brand new 08-09 model Yukon!
6 years and many miles...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I bought mine new in 02. I traded in a 97 GMC Yukon that had many problems. My 97 was basically a dog after the first 25K miles. The 2002 Yukon is head and shoulders above the earlier body style. So far, 127k miles on the 2002 model and nothing but routine maintenance tires and oil. I have been rough on this vehicle but do maintain it. In the current economy fewer people will be able to own and operate a vehicle like this. If you are one of them, this is an excellent SUV to own. The 02 Yukon has exceeded my dependability expectations. Grade it a A+
Favorite Features
The whole car. Love it. Really like the 4x4 system. I hunt and fish and it has never let me down.
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage. Most of the improvements I would like to see have been made on the current Yukons.
BUYER BEWARE
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Warning: the Yukon started making a rattling & knocking noise. The GMC dealership themselves sent a letter to me stating the problem is (cold start engine knock) and there is nothing they can do and it would cost too much for a recall. They said it happens in some GMC and Chevy models and it has nothing to do with the motor, so don't worry. What! People don't pay good money for this vehicle to hear clanking noises. I found other people that had similar experiences with this suv on yahoo autos. Go check out some of their reviews before you buy.
Favorite Features
Roomy and nice captain chairs.
Suggested Improvements
performance, performance, performance
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