2002 GMC Yukon Review
2002 GMC Yukon Review
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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
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.
Edmunds says
A comfortable and easy-to-drive SUV loaded with premium features.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2002 GMC Yukon SLE 2WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$275/mo for Yukon SLE
Yukon SLE
vs
$247/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Vehicle overview
With a spacious interior that has legitimate room for seven, strong V8 engines that provide ample power and a truck-derived chassis that assures long-lasting durability, the Yukon is a versatile package that appeals to active-lifestyle families that need a little bit of everything from their family truckster.
Buyers can choose between two different trim levels: base SLE or uplevel SLT. SLEs come standard with a 4.8-liter V8 rated at 275 horsepower, front and rear air conditioning, aluminum alloy wheels and deep-tinted glass. Add to that power windows, locks and doors, a nine-speaker AM/FM CD stereo, and an electrochromic rearview mirror with an integrated compass, and it's easy to see why these are popular SUVs.
Step up to SLT trim and you'll enjoy leather upholstery, heated driver and passenger front seats with power lumbar and lateral support, electronic climate control, and the OnStar communications system. All Yukons come with four-wheel disc ABS for short stopping distances and a five-link coil-spring rear suspension that delivers a smooth highway ride. An optional Autoride suspension system varies shock damping automatically as needed, and 4WD models can be equipped with a Z71 off-road package that includes protective skid plates and a high-capacity air filter. Front and side airbags are standard, and an optional traction control system keeps the 2WD Yukon's tail planted in the slippery stuff.
A four-speed automatic is the only transmission available in the new Yukon, but an optional 5.3-liter V8 engine is available if you need the extra torque for towing. Other extra cost items include a power sunroof, locking rear differential, rear-seat audio controls and polished aluminum wheels.
One of the great things about the Yukon is that it gives you plenty of interior room and luggage capacity in a garageable daily-driver package. Despite its full-size SUV status, it delivers an enjoyable highway ride while remaining manageable in tight quarters. With third-row seating, you can have the practicality of a minivan and the go-anywhere capability of an SUV in one easy-to-live-with package. If you're looking for a versatile full-size SUV, the GMC Yukon is hard to beat.
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5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value
Denali2002, 01/24/2010
2002 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Perfect SUV for a family of five, surprisingly MPG's is not as bad as we were expecting...average 16-17 with the 6.0L. Handles great in the Wisconsin winter roads.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Great Rig
mcinpdx, 06/12/2012
2002 GMC Yukon SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Bought my 02 Yukon 6 months ago, and love it.
Yes, she's a little thirsty (14/18), but it's like driving a Cadillac on a 4x4 frame (w/ a tighter turning radius!)
Fun to drive, safe in a wreck, and the easiest interior configuration I've ever used. As a gig musician, I'm always loading/unloading varying amounts of gear. This rig is so easy to pull seats out, rearrange space, etc.
4.25 out of 5 stars
The Tahoe++ is worth the differnce
Doc Holliday, 02/19/2002
2002 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
I owned a 2000 Tahoe before I traded it for a 2002 Yukon Denali. I love the size etc of these vehicles. The Denali's Bells and Whistles are very nice if you want them.
The Denali has the following features that you can't get on a Tahoe:
320 hp engine vs 285 hp
6 disc CD changer vs no changer
better tires
17 inch Chrome wheels
running boards that and bumper that match the … paint on the rest of the body
4.63 out of 5 stars
Happy
vinnie, 09/25/2009
2002 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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.
2002 Yukon Highlights
SLE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $34,091 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $275/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 63.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Yukon include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover2 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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