2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That ranks 2nd out of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (36 complaints, 55%), typically at around 60,700 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 65owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 36 | 55% | 60,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 25% | 66,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 14% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 11% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 8% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 104,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake Vacuum Pump Failure (PE18012) — opened Nov 20, 2018, closed Apr 10, 2022, led to recall 19V645000.
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 2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the engine and oil warning lights illuminated, and the contact pulled over. There was no indication of oil leaking on the ground. The contact had her son-in-law, an independent mechanic to check…
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, gasoline would leak out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact…
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that the passengerâs side taillight failed to illuminate intermittently while depressing the brake pedal. Over time, the driverâs side taillight also would fail to illuminate with the brake pedal depressed. The contact then…
The passenger side taillight started 'going out' right after the warranty expired-meaning, it would work off and on at various times. Then the drivers side taillight has started doing the same thing. This is a known issue with the gmc taillights and yet gmc has yet to recognize any issue. This is a…
The wheels have corrosion and sharp edges have started to form. These sharp edges are putting pressure on the the tires causing them to lose air. We were required to purchase new wheels as the only solution. Wheels should last the life of a vehicle, not four years.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.