2006 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali years
- Fewer complaints than other years 15th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 15th out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 19%), typically at around 110,938 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 19% | 110,938 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 19% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% | 149,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 132,875 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 129,474 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 5% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 129,474 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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 passenger side under dash bored caught on fire. Wile driving down the street it started to smoke and i saw flam. I was able to put flam out and lucky was a block from home. I parked it turned it off it seamed like the fire was out and no smoke .about 15 min later i go out side and my truck is…
REAR LIFT GLASS HINGES ARE DEFECTIVE AND GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE ISSUES FOR YEARS AND HAS NOT ISSUED ANY RECALL TO REPLACE. POOR DESIGN IS THE PROBLEM. GLASS FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS. SAFELITE AUTO [redacted]) REPLACED GLASS ON 6/16/18. DEFECTIVE HINGE BROKE AGAIN, ON 7/3/18…
Exhaust leak bolt broken passenger side
Severe brake line corrosion and corrosion at wheel speed sensors causes abs to activate at low speeds. I had 2 near miss crashes and then car would not stop and i hit a fence in my yard yesterday. I have 4 other vehicles , a dodge, bmw, and 2 honda, all older than this one, and do not have the…
When accelerating from a stop the electronic control system kick in bringing the vehicle to a stop! This is very dangerous while in traffic and is a huge safety concern. Dealer suggest replacing the brake sensor or disabling it. First occurrence of this event the vehicle had 35k miles. This should…
Other GMC Yukon Denali years
← 2005 Yukon Denali · 2007 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 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon Denali | 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 2006 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners most often report engine, latches/locks/linkages, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.