2002 GMC Yukon GMC Yukon 2002

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2002 GMC Yukon repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 53 repairs.
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2002 GMC Yukon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (50%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (7%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

169000 mi

US $1300
New Water Pump 
197000 mi

US $248
Replaced tees splitting to the front and rear heater cores 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

11000 mi

US $1500
new exhaust system, catalytic converters 
140000 mi

US $1500
Replaced plugs and wires, replaced one injector, replaced gasket to correct vacuum leak and misfire and to prevent cat damage. 
435000 mi

US $1200
replaced entire engine with one from a wrecked gmc truck 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

196000 mi

US $1500
Heater core 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

110200 mi

US $700
Intake Manifold leak. Caused intermittent Idle. Routine maintenance was also performed. 
135000 mi

US $1800
Catylitic convertors and sensors needed to be replaced. Vacuum leak in intake manifold 
73500 mi

US $1400
exhaust manifold bolts had to be replaced. A number of the heads of the bolts had broken off. 
110000 mi

US $455
Water pump leaked, had to be replaced. Also had hoses and thermostat replaced. 
124300 mi

US $7
Had to clean MAF sensor. Check engine light came on , internet claim was to clean it. 
159000 mi

US $300
Had a PO300 code ..misfire indicated. My mechanic believed it needed plugs and wires. Had been replaced at 60,000. Work was done and truck runs great. 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

108500 mi

US $750
needed fuel pump replaced 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

221400 mi

US $500
fuel pump 

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2002 GMC Yukon Engine Problems

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