2002 GMC YUKON XL


OVERVIEW:

The GMC Yukon XL is a unique, one-of-a kind vehicle that's targeted at, and has appeal to, buyers who want vehicle versatility together with the capability for carrying cargo and up to nine passengers and strong trailer towing capacity.

NEW FOR 2002:

  • Standard liftgate
  • Standard electronic climate control on SLE model
  • SL model discontinued

MODELS:

Yukon XL SLE
Yukon XL SLT

(4-door - 2WD / 4WD)
(4-door - 2WD / 4WD)

 

NOTE: All models are available in both 1/2-ton (1500 Series) and 3/4-ton (2500 Series).

VEHICLE CLASS:

Fullsize Utility

   

ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS:

Janesville, Wisconsin
Silao, Mexico

   

CUSTOMER PROFILE:

GMC Yukon XL owners desire the ultimate in vehicle versatility. People from all walks of life buy the Yukon XL, although most come from white-collar professions. Primary buying considerations are passenger seating capacity, interior roominess, trailering ability, quality and reliability.

PRODUCT MILESTONES:

1936

GMC Suburban debuts

 

1955

New sheetmetal and new V8 engine

 

1982

New 6.2L diesel engine introduced; 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission available

 

1987

Throttle body fuel injection on all gas engines up to 10,000 GVWR

 

1990

Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS); additional use of 2-sided galvanized steel for improved corrosion protection

 

1991

New optional 7.4L V8 engine; new 4L80-E heavy-duty electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission

 

1992

New-generation model adopts styling, chassis and powertrain of fullsize pickup; 4-wheel ABS; Insta-Trac on 4WD models; modified suspension for car-like ride

 

1993

4L60-E electronic transmission introduced

 

1994

6.5L Turbo Diesel introduced

 

1995

Standard driver-side air bag; redesigned instrument panel; available remote keyless entry system

 

1996

New Vortec 5700 SFI V8 and Vortec 7400 SFI V8 engines for improved driveability, idle, starting and fuel economy; rear seat heat ducts on all models; electric shift transfer case available

 

1997

Passenger-side air bag added (standard); speed-sensitive steering added; rear door lock/unlock switch; safety belt height adjuster; improved turn radius on 1/2-ton 4x4 models with 5.7L V8 engine

 

1998

New Luxury Convenience package (includes heated seats, 6-way power seat adjusters, outside mirrors with defogger and electrochromic glass, and Homelink 3-channel transmitter); AutoTrac all-wheel drive system; outside temperature readout added to inside rearview mirror

 

1999

4L60-E automatic transmission enhancement precise transmission line pressure; a new
2-piece transmission case provides increased powertrain stiffness resulting in reduced vibrations and noise; electronically-controlled converter clutch enhances fuel economy while maintaining driveability; deeper transmission oil pan improves durability and fluid life

 

2000

All-new model introduced in 4-door versions and GMC Suburban renamed to Yukon XL; new available second-row bucket seats; new Vortec engines (5300 and 6000 V8 engines); retuned chassis components and new suspension technologies for smoother and more agile handling; enhanced vehicle structure for increased body stiffness; slightly shorter wheelbase

 

2001

Carryover

 

2002

Standard liftgate; SL model discontinued; electronic climate control


STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

SLE

SLT

Bumpers - front and rear, chrome with rub strips

S

S

Doors - rear, liftgate with integral liftglass and rear window wiper/washer

S

S

Doors - rear, panel type

O

O

Fender flares - wheel opening

O

O

Fog lights

O

O

Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted

S

S

Glass - deep tinted rear and side windows behind front doors

S

S

Mirrors - foldaway, power remote control, auto-dimming electrochromic on driver's side, heated, puddle lights, black on SLE, body-coloured on SLT

S

S

Mouldings - bodyside with bright chrome insert, black on SLE, body-coloured on SLT (exc. Z71)

S

S

Roof rack

S

S

Running boards - side step

S

S

Skid plates - off-road (included with Off-Road Suspension and Appearance Package) (4x4)

O

O

Spare tire carrier - locking, underbody

S

S

Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel with express-open feature

O

O

Tires - LT245/75R16E all-season blackwall

S

S

Tires - P265/70R16 all-season touring blackwall (1500 models)

S

S

Tow hooks - two front (4x4)

S

S

Wheels - 16" steel, painted silver with a centre cap (a chrome centre cap is optional) (1500 series)

S

-

Wheels - 16" steel painted silver with a centre cap (a chrome centre cap is optional) (2500 series)

S

-

Wheels - 16" polished aluminum (2500 series)

O

S

Wheels - 16" steel with chrome finish and centre cap (1500 series)

O

O

Wheels - 16" steel with chrome finish and centre cap (2500 series)

O

O

Wheels - 16" aluminum painted argent (1500 series)

O

-

Wheels - 16" bright aluminum (1500 series)

-

S

Wheels - 16" polished aluminum (1500 series)

-

O

Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay

S

S

INTERIOR FEATURES

SLE

SLT

Air conditioning - automatic climate control front and rear, and air filtration system

S

S

Cargo convenience net

S

S

Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

S

S

Defogger - electric rear window

S

S

Driver Message Centre - displays up to 18 vital functions

S

S

Floor mats - front and middle row and cargo area, carpeted

S

S

Heater - rear auxiliary

S

S

HomeLink 3-channel transmitter

S

S

Instrumentation - full analogue cluster including speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel gauge and engine hour meter

S

S

Lights - overhead, reading, courtesy, ashtray and glovebox

S

S

Mirror - inside rearview, auto-dimming electrochromic with compass and outside temperature readouts

S

S

Power outlets - four auxiliary, 12-volt including lighter and one in rear cargo area

S

S

Retained Accessory Power

S

S

Security shade - removable, rear cargo

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped

S

S

Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column

S

S

Windows - power, driver's express-down and passenger window lockout features

S

S

SEATS

SLE

SLT

Custom cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with centre armrest/storage, manual lumbar adjusters and overhead console

S

-

Custom cloth reclining front bucket seats with inboard armrests, manual lumbar adjusters, floor and mini overhead consoles

O

-

Leather full-feature reclining heated front bucket seats with leather seating areas and inboard armrests, power lumbar adjusters, seatback bolster, driver 2-position memory controls, floor and mini overhead consoles

-

S

Leather seating areas

O

S

Power 6-way driver and front passenger seat adjusters

S

S

Second-row 3-passenger 60/40 removable folding seat

S

S

Second-row captain's chairs with inboard armrests

-

O

Third-row 3-passenger removable folding bench seat. Includes rear heater

S

S

SOUND SYSTEMS

SLE

SLT

All Yukon XL sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek, scan and digital clock

   

AM/FM stereo with CD player, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and 9-speaker sound system including subwoofer and 125-watt amplifier

S

-

AM/FM stereo with cassette tape and CD players, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and 9-speaker sound system including subwoofer and 125-watt amplifier

O

S

Second-row audio controls - includes headphone jacks (includes centre console front extension)

O

S

MECHANICAL

SLE

SLT

Axle - rear locking differential

S

S

Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc with ABS, dynamic rear proportioning (DRP)

S

S

Engine - Vortec 5300 V8 (standard on Yukon XL 1500 models)

O

O

Engine - Vortec 6000 V8 (Yukon XL 2500 models)

S

S

Engine - Vortec 8100 V8 (Yukon XL 2500 models)

O

O

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

S

S

Snow Plow Prep Package (Yukon XL 2500 4x4)

O

O

Suspension - premium smooth ride includes rear self-leveling shock absorbers

S

S

Suspension - Auto Ride Control with real time dampening and rear self-leveling

O

O

Trailering Special Equipment - includes weight-distributing platform trailer hitch receiver and 7-pin sealed connector. Includes an 8-wire 7-pin wiring harness.

S

S

Transfer case - Autotrac with electronic push-button controls (4x4)

S

S

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode

S

S

SAFETY AND SECURITY

SLE

SLT

Air bags - driver- and front- passenger, seat-mounted side impact

S

S

Air bags - Next Generation, driver- and front passenger- side, frontal

S

S

Brake/transmission shift interlock

S

S

Door locks - rear side door, child-security

S

S

Door locks - automatic power, programmable with lockout protection

S

S

Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote with Panic alarm and illuminated entry system

S

S

OnStar Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safety and Security Plan

-

S

Safety belts - shoulder outboard belt to seat in front and 3rd-row positions

S

S

Tether anchors - child-seat

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - content theft alarm, audible and visible

S

S

Traction assist - electronic, includes electronic throttle control (2WD models)

O

O

     

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.


TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

FRAME

All-welded, ladder-type with channel design and boxed front section

   

BODY MATERIAL

Two-sided galvanized steel on body panels (except roof)

   

SUSPENSION

front :

Independent: coil springs (3/4-ton 2WD); torsion bar (4WD and 1/2-ton 2WD)

rear :

Semi-elliptic, 2-stage multi-leaf springs

   

BRAKES

Power-assisted, front/rear drum; 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

   

STEERING

 

    Type

Power, recirculating ball

 

Power, recirculating ball with EVO variable-assist (1/2-ton, 4WD)

    Turning Diameters

12.9 m (42.3 ft.) - 1/2-ton

 

13.5 m (44.3 ft.) - 3/4-ton

   

WHEELS

16" x 7.0" aluminum

   

TIRES

1/2-Ton (2WD/4WD)

3/4-Ton (2WD/4WD)

 

P265/70R16 ALS all-season

LT245/75R16E all-season

     

ENGINES

Vortec 5300 SFI V8

Vortec 6000 SFI V8
Vortec 8100 SFI V8

    Type

OHV, 5.3L V8

OHV, 6.0L V8

OHV, 8.1L V8

    Block

Cast Iron

Cast Iron

Cast Iron

    Cylinder Head

Cast Aluminum

Cast Iron

Cast Iron

    Bore x Stroke

96.0 x 92.0 mm
(3.78 x 3.22")

101.6 x 92.0 mm
(4.00 x 3.62")

107.95 x 111.0 mm
(4.25 x 4.37")

    Displacement

5328 cc (327 cu.in.)

5967 cc (364 cu.in.)

8129 cc (496 cu. in.)

    Compression Ratio

9.5:1

9.4:1

9.1:1

    Fuel

Regular, Unleaded

Regular, Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

    Fuel Induction

Sequential-Port Fuel Injection

Sequential-Port Fuel Injection

Sequential-Port Fuel Injection

    Horsepower

285 hp @ 5200 rpm

320 hp @ 5000 rpm

340 hp @ 4200 rpm

    Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

360 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

455 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

   

LAYOUT

Front engine / 2WD or 4WD

   

TRANSMISSIONS

4-Speed Electronic Automatic
with Overdrive
(under 8500 GVWR)

4-Speed Heavy-Duty Electronic
Automatic with Overdrive
(over 8500 GVWR)

    Gear Ratios

1st

3.06

2.48

    2nd

1.63

1.48

    3rd

1.00

1.00

    4th

0.70

0.75

    Reverse

2.29

2.08

    Rear Axle Ratios

3.73

3.73

 

4.10

4.10

   

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

 

    Wheelbase

3302 mm (130.0")

    Length

5570 mm (219.3")

    Width

2002 mm ( 78.8")

    Height

2WD

1816 mm ( 71.5") - 1/2-ton

 

1888 mm ( 74.3") - 3/4-ton

    4WD

1862 mm ( 73.3") - 1/2-ton

 

1890 mm ( 74.4") - 3/4-ton

   

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

front / mid / rear

    Head Room

1034/ 991/ 981 mm (40.7/39.0/38.6")

    Leg Room

1049/ 994/ 917 mm (41.3/39.1/36.1")

    Shoulder Room

1657/1653/1648 mm (65.2/65.1/64.8")

    Hip Room

1560/1564/1249 mm (61.4/61.6/49.2")

   

WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES

1/2-Ton (1500 Series)

3/4-Ton (2500 Series)

    Curb Weight

2WD

2228 kg. (4914lb.)

2470 kg. (5447 lb.)

    4WD

2323 kg. (5123lb.)

2612 kg. (5760 lb.)

    Fuel Capacity

125 L (27.5 gal.)

147.7 L (32.5 gal.)

    Seating

5 (2/3)

5 (2/3)

 

6 (3/3)

6 (3/3)

 

9 (3/3/3)

9 (3/3/3)

    Cargo Volume

   

    front seat

3729 L (131.7 cu.ft.)

3729 L (131.7 cu.ft.)

    front/mid

2548 L ( 90.0 cu.ft.)

2548 L ( 90.0 cu.ft.)

    front/mid/rear

1294 L ( 45.7 cu.ft.)

1294 L ( 45.7 cu.ft.)

    Payloads (max.)

2WD

946 kg (2086 lb.)

1430 kg. (3150 lb)

    4WD

942 kg. (2077 lb.)

1288 kg. (2839 lb.)

    GVWR (max.)

2WD

3175 kg. (7000 lb.)

3900 kg. (8600 lb.)

    4WD

3265 kg. (7200 lb.)

3900 kg. (8600 lb.)

    Towing Capacity (max.)

   

    2WD

3992 kg. (8800 lb.)

5443 kg. (12000 lb.)

    4WD

3900 kg. (8600 lb.)

5443 kg. (12000 lb.)