2002 GMC Denali Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,922miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 GMC Denali, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,922 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the owner turned left in turning lane and applied the brakes and truck kept on . The brakes had been mashed, and they would not stop. The brakes had worked up to the point before the wreck. The vehicle was constantly serviced. Owner's vehicle hit another car, and created a three car pile up. There was one reported injury from this incident. The vehicle is in the shop at this point for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10125137, filed 2005-06, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Denali. The contact stated that the vbraked vibrate when attempting to stop and continued to accelerate forward a few feet. The contact stated that the vehicle had an increased stopping distance at low speeds. The mechanic stated that there was a recall # 05v379000 for the hydraulic antilock service brakes. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the ABS indicator light failed to illuminate when the increased stopping distance occurred. The current mileage wass 31,857 and failure mileage was 31,843.”
NHTSA complaint #10187546, filed 2007-04, 31,843 miles“While driving and upon every stop, the consumer would hear noises coming from the rear end of the vehicle. Took the vehicle into the dealer. A few weeks later the brakes failed, and the caliper split in half. The noise had come from the rear passenger side due to brake failure. Brake fluid was flowing out. The teeth was found broken out of the disc brake. The 3/4 by 3/4 inch high bracket experienced a hump inside of it which made the wheel wobble. Also two of the 4 wheel antilock disc brakes were not on the back wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10113035, filed 2005-06Related service bulletins
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Denali
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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