2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,750 miles.
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 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 the vehicle to the side of the road without a crash. This failure happened on three other occasions with out incident. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where they fixed the throttle body and water pump. The failure continued to occur after the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222485, filed 2008-03, 98,000 miles“Vechicle hesitation, I was proceeding to make a left hand turn when my denali hesitated to move and I was stuck in an intersection, it took my vechile more than 5 seconds to kick into gear luckily there was no cars coming in the opposite direction or my daughter and myself would probably not be here. This problem has been going on for more than a year and a half. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068055, filed 2004-04“Consumer complained about vehicle hesitation. Dealer was contacted, and had replaced the throttle body sensor. Also ABS light turned on dash, as well as the gauges. Dealer was contacted ands stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10037962, filed 2003-08Related service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical 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…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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