MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC Denali

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2002 GMC Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:10.172Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 23 2003: 32 complaints 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints
1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 23 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015
1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 23 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015

2002: 23 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199914
200021
200122
200223
200332
20073
20084
20092
20105
201111
20126
20135
20145
201518

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

6 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

Power train

5 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and universal joint.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Front axle, wire harness burnt, wheel fender burnt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-15

Service brakes

4 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

2 of 23 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing stabilizer bar.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving up and down a small hill, vehicle sways and steering seems loose, almost causing loss of control, dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-11

Steering

2 of 23 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2002-11-08Seats02V253000 On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints…

    Remedy: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began November 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

2002 GMC Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V253000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC Denali reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Denali?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Denali have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.