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SuspensionPart report

2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
89,925miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,925 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.

“Traveling at approximately 35mph, applied brakes for upcoming stop sign and brakes failed. Inspection revealed that brake line broke as the result of corrosion to line at rear axle. Mechanic states all brake lines demonstrating unusual amount of rusing, all brake lines replaced. Mechanic states frame will be rusted through soon if not blasted and rustproofed; also states this is a common problem on nearly all GM trucks he sees.”

NHTSA complaint #10638294, filed 2014-09, 89,925 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200326%
200214%

Other parts of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali

Brakes
21 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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