2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL Denali years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Yukon XL Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (12 complaints, 46%), typically at around 93,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 46% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 35% | 140,651 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15% | 130,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 135,050 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 163,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 163,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 89,925 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 163,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 163,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving on 58 west in stuart va when we came around a curve and an 18 wheeler was broken down in the middle of our lane. Two vehicles were stopped behind the truck. I quickly applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I was able to maneuver between the stopped traffic and the…
Traveling at approximately 35mph, applied brakes for upcoming stop sign and brakes failed. Inspection revealed that brake line broke as the result of corrosion to line at rear axle. Mechanic states all brake lines demonstrating unusual amount of rusing, all brake lines replaced. Mechanic states…
Stepped on brake pedal to slow down and brake pedal went to the floor. There was enough room in another lane to eventually slow down without a collision. Got under rear of vehicle and located leaking brake fluid line. Right rear passenger brake line. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon xl denali. The contact stated that whenever the brakes were engaged, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors were replaced by an independent mechanic but the failure reoccured. The vehicle was taken to another…
THE BRAKE LIGHT CAN ON IN THE DASH, 2-11-14, CALLED THE GMC DEALER, PELLEGINO BUICK/GMC, 815 N BLACK HORSE PIKE, WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 08094, PHONE [redacted].THEY ADDED BRAKE FLUID AND SAID NO LEAKS. MILEAGE AT DEALER 135074. I DROVE ABOUT 40 MILES, THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME BACK ON, I CALLED DEALER AND…
Other GMC Yukon XL Denali years
← 2001 Yukon XL Denali · 2003 Yukon XL Denali →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Yukon XL Denali | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL Denali | 22 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL Denali model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.