GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 455 owner complaints for the GMC Yukon Denali XL (model years 2003–2018). The most reported problem area is air bags (92 complaints), followed by electrical system (75 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2011 (69), 2015 (65) and 2007 (61). Among model years at least two years old, the 2018 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all GMC Yukon Denali XL model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 92 | 8 of 16 | |
| Electrical system | 75 | 9 of 16 | |
| Structure | 62 | 8 of 16 | |
| Exterior lighting | 57 | 5 of 16 | |
| Engine | 38 | 11 of 16 |
Owners reported a crash in 14 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 15 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.