2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 4, 2023 · 61 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That ranks 3rd out of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (21 complaints, 34%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags21 · ~92,000 mi
Structure19 · ~92,000 mi
Electrical System8 · ~85,000 mi
Engine7 · ~103,000 mi
Unknown or Other7 · ~120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages6 · ~52,805 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)4 · ~87,505 mi
Seat Belts2 · ~205,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~120,173 mi
Visibility2 · ~36,575 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags2134%92,000——
Structure1931%92,000——
Electrical System813%85,000——
Engine711%103,000——
Unknown or Other711%120,000——
Latches/locks/linkages610%52,805——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)47%87,505——
Seat Belts23%205,000——
Vehicle Speed Control23%120,173——
Visibility23%36,575——
Equipment12%———
Exterior Lighting12%107,000——
Fuel/propulsion System12%103,000——
Power Train12%151,335——
Service Brakes12%1,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12%230,000——
Suspension12%84,000——
Trailer Hitches12%63,000——
Wheels12%70,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 13 complaints
2008: 1200812010: 9201092011: 1201112012: 2201222013: 4201342014: 7201472015: 3201532016: 102016102017: 132017132018: 5201852019: 5201952023: 120231

n = 61 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk (EA10004) — opened May 23, 2010, closed Jul 18, 2011.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact then stated that an independent mechanic had previously replaced the brake sensor, fuses, solenoids, and…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 4, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11520374

One of the frame mounting points for the front sway bar broke off the frame.

Suspension · received Jun 22, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11221914

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FREEMAN GRAPEVINE (501 TX-114…

Air Bags · received Jun 17, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11220545

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (garlyn shelton buick gmc, 5625 s general…

Air Bags · received Mar 12, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11186153

Could not get the recall repaired as the company that makes the air bag is no longer in business. Takata. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment

Air Bags · received Mar 4, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11183924

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

Owners most often report air bags, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 21 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali XL model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.