2005 GMC Yukon Denali recalls and problems
No recalls and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali.
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2005 GMC Yukon Denali recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
THE PLASTIC SURROUND AROUND MY SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE. THE PLASTIC TABS HAVE BROKEN FROM NORMAL USAGE AND THE SURROUND NOW IMPEDES EITHER LATCHING OR UNLATCHING, AND THE SEAT BELT COMES UNLATCHED WHEN IT APPEARS TO BE PROPERLY LATCHED. OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR/MODEL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, AND THE SAME ISSUE HAS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC YUKON DENALI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT FAILED TO INFLATE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE AND AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…
SINCE 2010, MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 5 TIMES. 3 OUT OF THE 5 TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A SENSOR WHICH TYPICALLY COSTS APPROX $400-450. THE OTHER TWO TIMES, THE DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO RESET. I AM NOW IN THE POSITION OF HAVING TO SPEND ANOTHER $450 FOR ANOTHER NEW SENSOR IN ORDER TO TURN OFF THE AIRBAG LIGHT OR…
SINCE 2009, I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY 2005 YUKON DENALI TO BOTH DEALERSHIPS AND OTHER MECHANIC SHOPS TO FIX A VERY HAZARDOUS PROBLEM. TO DATE, NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR ANYTIME WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 1- 2-3RD GEARS, THE ACCELERATOR WILL SUDDENLY STOP WORKING AND THE…
THE AIRBAG ERROR LIGHTS ARE ON. MECHANIC SAYS THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WENT BAD. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. THE DASH LIGHTS ARE BURNT OUT. MANY OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROL BUTTON LIGHTS ARE BURNT OUT. THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS BURNT OUT. THE FUEL PUMP MAKES VIBRATING NOISES.
Yukon Denali model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 72 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 109 | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 120 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2007 Yukon Denali has the most complaints (120). All GMC Yukon Denali years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali?
- Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (19 complaints), followed by power train (6).
- How many 2005 GMC Yukon Denali complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 49 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 26, 2016.