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2002 GMC Yukon Denali Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali, most often about the brakes (62% of complaints, typically around 105,000 miles). It is 11th of 19 Yukon Denali model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2002 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Brakes
18 complaints · 62%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, conventional, antilock.
While driving our 2002yukon denali with 105,000 miles we had brake failure for the second time. We were towing our 21 foot gulf stream amerilite travel trailer and when the vehicle in front of US stepped on their brakes my husband attempted to begin slowing down. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor, we had…
Brakes failed due to corrosion of the brake line. Braking was not existent as the pedal travels to the floor. Thank god for not being in a busy street and being able to coast to a stop. This is a heavy vehicle and without braking ability it could easily kill people. After adding some brake fluid (most of which leaked…
Air bags
3 complaints · 10%: 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. The vehicle was totaled as a result of the accident. The contact sustained. Injuries. The police were…
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
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. Driving home late one night on a busy denver interstate we I hit the button once and all the lights…
I own a 2002 GMC Yukon Denali and little by little the lights behind the instruments on the dash and steering wheel buttons have blown out. The dealer said the only replacement would be for the entire units and I would have to pay for it. Components work fine but cannot see at night which makes driving and trying to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 GMC Yukon Denali recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Parking brake failure
Summary
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
Summary
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounti
Questions about the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (18 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles); air bags (3 complaints); electrical (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali?
- It is 11th of 19 Yukon Denali model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.