GMC Yukon XL Denali recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 80 owner complaints for the GMC Yukon XL Denali (model years 2001–2003). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (18 complaints), followed by service brakes (17 complaints).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2003032 21
2002026 00
2001122 22

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (32), 2002 (26) and 2001 (22). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (22).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all GMC Yukon XL Denali model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Service brakes, hydraulic18 2 of 3
Service brakes17 3 of 3
Electrical system15 3 of 3
Engine and engine cooling10 3 of 3
Power train7 3 of 3

All 1 recall

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
01V107000Mar 17, 2001 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables2001301

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 5 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.