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2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali vs 2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali
NHTSA complaints2632
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)87116
Investigations22
Crash reports02
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage106,600 mi67,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC Yukon XL DenaliGMC Yukon XL Denali
Electrical System113
Service Brakes, Hydraulic121
Service Brakes92
Engine and Engine Cooling42
Power Train23
Electronic Stability Control (esc)04
Suspension12
Tires12

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion130
Brake problems60
2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali
2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.