MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC Yukon Denali

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2002 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:10.584Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 29 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 29 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 29 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2010 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019

2002: 29 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

18 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the brakes were depressed and the vehicle failed to slow down until the brake pedal was applied repeatedly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-27

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

I was exiting the freeway and started to brake and then the pedal went to the floor. I had the stand on it to slow down enough to keep from hitting the car in front of me. Upon examination of the vehicle I found a ruptured brake line.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-29

Air bags

3 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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Dt*: the contact stated the air bags did not deploy in a frontal impact accident at 50 MPH. The air bag warning light was not illuminating prior to the accident. The dealership told the contact to call the manufacturer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-17

Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with another SUV ("T-bone"). Speed was approximately 35-45 MPH hit brakes, but other vehicle pulled immediately out in front of vehicle in question.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-18

Add me to the check your airbag lawsuit

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-29

Electrical system

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Show complaint excerpts

The headlights are supposed to shut off after the dome over ride button is pushed four (4) times within six (6) seconds per the manual but the headlights are shutting off after sometimes 1 hit or 2 or 3 and sometimes 4.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-30

Suspension

1 of 29 total reports mentions: suspension.

Structure

1 of 29 total reports mentions: structure.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
  2. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  3. R
    2006-05-02Exterior lighting06E025000 Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730…

    Remedy: Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. The recall is expected to begin during April 2006. Owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC Yukon 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 Yukon Denali?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon 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.