One problem related to automatic transmission column shift has been reported for the 2002 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the 2002 Yukon.
On 2/24/2008 I tried to move the automatic gear select lever on my 2002 GMC Yukon xl to the park position. The gear select lever would not move into the park position. As a result, I could not remove the keys or stop the vehicle from moving while sitting in my garage. I could place it in any gear except park. After looking around the base of the shift lever, I noticed a part of a broken spring stuck in the pivot point of the gear shift lever. I removed the broken spring parts and the shift lever will now move to park. As a result of the return spring being broken the lever now moves freely and we have to manually move it towards the front of the vehicle to stop the engine and remove the keys. With the vehicle running, and the gear shift lever moved towards the rear of the vehicle all the indicator lights for the transmission turn off, at this point it is unknown what gear the vehicle is in. I called my local chevorlet dealer on 2/25/08 and they said this is my problem and I would have to pay to even get diagnosis or estimate for the repair. I feel this is a safety issue, I don't think this should ever happen to any vehicle.