2005 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali years
- More complaints than other years 8th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 8th out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints, 39%), typically at around 68,616 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 49owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC Yukon Denali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 39% | 68,616 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 12% | 9,506 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 8% | 127,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 8% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 8% | 120 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 8% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 6% | 62,550 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 6% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 4% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 171,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 50 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali.
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 plastic surround around my seat belt is defective. The plastic tabs have broken from normal usage and the surround now impedes either latching or unlatching, and the seat belt comes unlatched when it appears to be properly latched. Other vehicles of the same year/model have the same issue, and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon denali. While driving various speeds, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bag deployed, but failed to inflate. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven from the scene and awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was…
Since 2010, my airbag light has come on 5 times. 3 out of the 5 times, i have had to replace a sensor which typically costs approx $400-450. The other two times, the dealership was able to reset. I am now in the position of having to spend another $450 for another new sensor in order to turn off…
Since 2009, i have been taking my 2005 yukon denali to both dealerships and other mechanic shops to fix a very hazardous problem. To date, no one has been able to fix the problem. When accelerating from a stop or anytime when traveling between 1- 2-3rd gears, the accelerator will suddenly stop…
The airbag error lights are on. Mechanic says the front airbag sensors went bad. The horn does not work. The dash lights are burnt out. Many of the steering wheel control button lights are burnt out. The rear windshield wiper motor is burnt out. The fuel pump makes vibrating noises.
Other GMC Yukon Denali years
← 2004 Yukon Denali · 2006 Yukon Denali →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Yukon Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Yukon Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Yukon Denali | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 Yukon Denali | 73 | 0 |
| 2013 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 Yukon Denali | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon Denali | 96 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon Denali | 53 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon Denali | 46 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon Denali | 58 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon Denali | 120 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon Denali | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 49 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon Denali | 109 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon Denali | 72 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon Denali | 35 | 1 |
| 2000 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 Yukon Denali | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.