2002 Gmc Yukon Denali problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (8) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3) · Air Bags (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (338)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 338 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-10-29 · Air Bags“add me to the check your airbag lawsuit…”
2016-07-16 · Service Brakes · 128,000 mi“for the second time in an approximate 12 month period, i had to replace a brake line failure. until now, i didn't know that gm has a "replacement rebuild kit". however, the first time my sister was driving and had a brake failure with a car load of family aboard, in jacksonville fl. a nationally known company replaced the portion of the brake lin…”
2015-07-23 · Service Brakes · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon denali. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact applied the brakes, but the anti lock brakes activated independently. the anti lock brake warning light illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times. the contact independently removed the anti lock brake fuse. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…”
2014-09-10 · Service Brakes · 89,740 mi“while approaching a stop sign i attempted to apply the brakes. the brakes went to the floor. i pumped them repeatedly which did not help much at all. i was not able to slow down, much less stop at the stop sign. with no choice, i rounded the turn at a high rate of speed. thankfully the approaching vehicle was able to avoid me. had i arrived at the …”
2014-08-24 · Service Brakes · 105,000 mi“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 no brakes. it is a miracle that …”
2014-07-17 · Service Brakes · 131,506 mi“during routine maintenance on my 2002 yukon denali, heavy rust/corrosion was first identified on the brake line that runs under the radiator. as i followed it back, more rust/corrosion is visible. they are rusting/corroding in exposed as well as protected areas. concerned for safety and a potential failure i started to investigate, on line, and f…”
2014-03-28 · Electrical System · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. the contact stated that the ignition failed and it took several attempts to get the ignition switch into the start position. the contact's personal mechanic advised that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage w…”
2014-02-16 · Service Brakes · 160,000 mi“rear brake line failed while driving. car towed to van chevrolet in scottsdale, az. dealer only replaced one failed line. approx. 1 year later, front left line failed, again while driving, and was replaced. after inspection all hard brake lines are severely corroded and need replacement. *tr…”
2013-09-27 · Service Brakes · 135,000 mi“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. the contact stated that prior to the failure while shifting from park into reverse, the pedal traveled to the floorboard upon engagement. th…”
2013-07-29 · Service Brakes · 113,706 mi“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. further review found all 4 lines 8 inches below the master cylinder and lower seriously corroded. fluid reservo…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.