2002 GMC Yukon Denali Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 2 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.
“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 notified, and a report was taken.”
NHTSA complaint #10153072, filed 2006-03, 16,000 miles“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. Smashed front end of vehicle equally on both sides (square impact) and caused contents from vehicle to come from far back to the front seats. Went from 45-0 MPH in a few feet (almost flipped other SUV), yet air bags did not deploy. Force caused seatbelt to completely stretch out and lock in place permanently. …”
NHTSA complaint #769705, filed 2002-11Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 15 | 52% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 26 | 27% |
| 2010 | 21 | 40% |
| 2009 | 23 | 50% |
| 2008 | 22 | 38% |
| 2007 | 41 | 34% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali
19 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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