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2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali, most often about the brakes (81% of complaints, typically around 121,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Yukon XL Denali model year since 2000.

Most common 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali problems

1. Brakes

   21 complaints · 81%

   Half of these problems showed up before 121,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.

   Tl contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH and slowing down to make a stop the ABS begins to activate without warning causing the vehicle to drag to a complete stop. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. The contact called…

   Vehicle failed to stop due to brake failure, after pulling over the disabled vehicle a quick inspection revealed rotted brake lines running to the ABS control unit which had failed under brake pressure causing immediate loss of braking with no warning or any mil light status prior to failure. All the front brake lines…

2. Engine

   4 complaints · 15%

   Parts named most often: engine.

   - the contact owns a 2002 GMC yukon denali xl. While driving about 65 MPH under normal dry conditions the vehicle stalled. There were no warning signs that the vehicle was about to stall. Once the failure occurred the contact lost the braking system and the power steering failed as well. The contact was able to get…

   Broken/leaking brake lines due to severe underbody corrosion: frame,brake and gas lines, front suspension, spare tire assembly, nuts, bolts, exhaust pipes, etc. Along with this I replaced two transmissions, once due to radiator failure, fuel pump failure, brake caliper failure, a few sets of rear parking brake shoes…

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 XL 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

  DP05009 · opened December 20, 2005 · closed May 31, 2006
  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

  PE05020 · opened April 28, 2005 · closed September 13, 2005 · led to recall 05V379000
  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 XL Denali

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali?

By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (21 complaints, typically around 121,500 miles); engine (4 complaints).

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.

Is the 2002 a bad year for the GMC Yukon XL Denali?

It is the 2nd most complained-about Yukon XL Denali model year since 2000, with 26 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.

Other GMC Yukon XL Denali years

• 2002
• 2003

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