2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 7, 2022 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That ranks 12th out of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (8 complaints, 62%), typically at around 80,248 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems

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

Unknown or Other8 · ~80,248 mi
Air Bags7 · ~58,000 mi
Structure3 · ~45,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~138,000 mi
Engine1 · ~138,000 mi
Steering1 · ~138,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other862%80,248——
Air Bags754%58,000——
Structure323%45,000——
Electrical System18%138,000——
Engine18%138,000——
Steering18%138,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 9 complaints
2017: 9201792019: 2201922021: 1202112022: 120221

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly started fluctuating while idling. The A/C was activated and the contact noticed that the vehicle was not being cooled inside the cabin. The contact stated that the failure recurred the…

Electrical System · received Sep 7, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11483234

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 gmc yukon xl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Air Bags · received Apr 27, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11414196

"dashboard crack" in 2016 i purchased my gmc yukon denali xl for about $46,000.00 at ingersoll auto of danbury, connecticut. At the time of purchased my yukon was not covered under the bumper to bumper warranty, but i did purchased the extended warranty. On april 25, 2019 i noticed a crack on my…

Unknown or Other · received Apr 25, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11203754

My denali has a bad crack on the dash board and i hit a bump a piece of the plastic flew and cut my face , the dash is getting worse and this is becoming a liability. I will be contacting my attorney and the bbb, about this dangerous issue. I'm glad it was me and not my children that got injured.

Air Bags · received Mar 26, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11191744

Small crack appeared suddenly in top center of dashboard that was barely noticeable from driver's seat but could be seen in the passenger's seat. Didn't think much at the time, but over the course of just over a year, the center of the dash vibrates excessively when driving on majority of surfaces…

Air Bags · received Dec 6, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11052751

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 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 2013 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.