Four problems related to tire have 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.
Michelin ltx m/s 2 p265/70/16r dated 2412 & 2512; tires have tread separation, cracking between treads and not holding air. These are the same tires they have recalled but not the same size, have same defect; I have contacted michelin and they refuse to replace these tires even though they only have 25,000 miles on them and only 2 years old. This is a major safety risk and should be evaluated.
Firestone tire with 10,571 miles on it shredded. P265/70r16 iiis m/s installed on 2002 GMC Yukon xl.
After owning my 2002 GMC Yukon xl, I noticed uneven tired tread wear at about the 5000 mile mark. When my vehicle was taken into the carriage motors company service department for my vehicle's 7500 service, I mentioned my concern for manner in which my tires were wearing. Both the front and back tires had the same tire wear since they had been rotated at 5000 miles. The tread wears unevenly on the inside of both the front tires, causing excessive tire noise from inside the cabin and more importantly, the vehicle pulls from side to side. Most noteably right after the tires are rotated. I have since complained on numerous occassions to carriage motors and each time was given the response that it is normal tire wear for a GMC Yukon. Second opinions were sought from different tire dealerships in the temecula area, with all stating that it is not normal. My concern is for my wife and three children, as my spouse is the primary driver of this vehicle. The vehilce handles very poorly on the freeway and most recently, having received some rain in our local area, I was alarmed at how poorly the vehilcle handled on the wet roads. A local tire company in my area stated that my tires on not contacting properly with the road, which results in poor handling. In addition, the carriage motor company stated the reason for the manner in which the tires wear for "yukons" was the design by GMC in an attempt to make a smoother ride for this vehicle. I am seeking the NHTSA assistance in this matter as I have exhausted all efforts with the carriage motors and GMC customer assistance. If your agency is unable to assist me please direct me to the appropriate agency that will provide assistance in this matter. Dt.
Consumer states of having problems with tires please specify what the tire size's are. Ts.