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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKEK13Z42J242355 · Checked Sep 15, 2026
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1GKEK13Z42J•••••• 2002 Gmc YUKON

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2002 Gmc YUKON build (3 vs 2).

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127on the model
84builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Hydraulic 1

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Service Brakes Jul 2015
The contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would experience increased stopping distant when depressing the brake pedal. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent and occurred on both wet and dry…
Service Brakes May 2014
Brakes failed as I tried to stop. All brake lines had to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was purchased new and is always kept in a dry garage
Service Brakes Oct 2009
The contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon which was purchased brand new in 2002. He stated that the anti-lock braking system was activating inappropriately at low speeds of 8 mph and under. The failure would cause the pedal to pulse and would not stop in a normal fashion. The vehicle…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKEK13Z42J242355 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.