Overview & Reviews

Three-quarter-ton models equipped with the 8100 V8 get the new 4L85 heavy-duty transmission, while the previous 4L80 version also gets upgraded with more durable internal parts. A more efficient starter and a stronger steering gear housing have also been added to all gas engines along with flexible fuel capability for the 5300 V8.

• Unmatched interior space, strong V8-engine lineup, extensive list of available features.

• Interior fit-and-finish concerns, still too similar to the Chevy Suburban.

User Reviews:

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  GMC Danali - 2002 GMC Yukon XL
  By chris123443 - May 21 - 10:00 am

  Well I have been buying fords for the last 10 years for quality reasons. My new wife liked GM products so I decided to take a look at the GMC Danali. Since it was her car I let her pick and that is what she wanted. After owning for several months some of the features it lacked like backup sensors, a warning system for the doors being opened, and other small items became apparent. The biggest reason is the general GM fit and finish sucks. We have had it back to the shop for stupid things like pieces falling out of the interior and rattles that come for who knows where. We are looking to trade it for a Excursion and count our losses as a learning experience.

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  poor performance - 2002 GMC Yukon XL
  By cantonga - September 15 - 10:00 am

  car needs its third time in shop for same problem of low power or skipping engine. Replaced fuel pump twice and now feels like a lemon.

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  Poor reliability - poor service - 2002 GMC Yukon XL
  By PDuarte - July 13 - 8:33 pm

  A few months after purchasing the SUV new started having transmission problems. Dealer was never able to diognose and fix the problems. I take it back to the dealer and sometimes they work on it but never succesfully. Also had to have both front wheel bearings replaced. I lost confidence on GMs quality of their presumably best products, the dealers ability to diagnose and repair correctly and in good faith.

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  Bad Apple - 2002 GMC Yukon XL
  By Derrick Leak Sr - May 11 - 2:30 pm

  I bought my 2002 Yukon XL(1500 2WD) brand new. By 30k miles my transmission went out, Steering wheels went clunk. My computer chip went bad not once but twice leaving the AC and heater running at full blast throughout the day/night until killing the battery. Between 30-45k the transmission had to be completely replaced. The GMC warranty folks just wanted me to agree on a warranty to wash their hands. I asked about all these problems and they were like never heard of anything like this before. After reading some of your viewers posts I see otherwise. I now have 81000 miles on it now and the tranny seal is leaking and the warranty is over. You already know how I feel.