GMC Yukon Denali Problems by Year
GMC Yukon Denali years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Yukon Denali year: 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Yukon Denali: 120 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Yukon Denali: 109 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2011 Yukon Denali: 96 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2018 Yukon Denali: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2019 Yukon Denali: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2017 Yukon Denali: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC Yukon Denali problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 176 | 15 | 12 |
| Electrical System problems | 158 | 16 | 1 |
| Structure problems | 113 | 17 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 | 11 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 53 | 15 | 4 |
| Engine | 50 | 13 | 1 |
| Power Train | 46 | 15 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 39 | 12 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 24 | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 21 | 10 | 1 |
| Suspension | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| Tires | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| Seats | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Equipment | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
GMC Yukon Denali problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2004: electrical system (57)
All GMC Yukon Denali model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Yukon Denali | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 Yukon Denali | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2017 Yukon Denali | 12 | 0 | 4★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Yukon Denali | 73 | 0 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 | 4★ | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 Yukon Denali | 28 | 0 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Yukon Denali | 96 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Yukon Denali | 53 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 Yukon Denali | 46 | 0 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2008 Yukon Denali | 58 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Yukon Denali | 120 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Yukon Denali | 21 | 0 | — | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Yukon Denali | 49 | 0 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 Yukon Denali | 109 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Yukon Denali | 72 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 Yukon Denali | 35 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Yukon Denali | 27 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Yukon Denali years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (72), 2004 (109), 2007 (120), 2008 (58), 2011 (96), 2015 (73) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Yukon Denali year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC Yukon Denali?
Air Bags, with 176 complaints across 15 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon Denali have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.