2007 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 5, 2019 · 120 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon Denali years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali. That is the most of any Yukon Denali model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (41 complaints, 34%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 18 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 problems

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

Air Bags41 · ~95,000 mi
Structure28 · ~69,175 mi
Unknown or Other24 · ~92,350 mi
Electrical System16 · ~93,941 mi
Engine11 · ~106,273 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)9 · ~140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages7 · ~41,500 mi
Power Train7 · ~94,000 mi
Suspension5 · ~140,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control5 · ~102,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags4134%95,000——
Structure2823%69,175——
Unknown or Other2420%92,350——
Electrical System1613%93,941——
Engine119%106,273——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)98%140,000——
Latches/locks/linkages76%41,500——
Power Train76%94,000——
Suspension54%140,000——
Vehicle Speed Control54%102,000——
Steering33%89,882——
Engine and Engine Cooling22%66,500——
Exterior Lighting22%101,500——
Fuel System, Gasoline22%108,673——
Seat Belts22%110,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic22%100,000——
Traction Control System22%52,553——
Visibility22%85,850——
Equipment11%———
Fuel/propulsion System11%78,000——
Fuel System, Other11%1,000——
Service Brakes11%160,000——
Wheels11%33,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 23 complaints
2008: 1200812009: 3200932010: 5201052011: 8201182012: 6201262013: 102013102014: 192014192015: 102015102016: 232016232017: 182017182018: 132018132019: 420194

n = 120 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)

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

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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.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). MOORE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (2255 MARIETTA HWY, CANTON, GA 30114, [redacted]) WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BE SUPPLIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. A…

Air Bags · received Mar 5, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11184384

General motors sent me a recall letter with a recall # of 49151 back in july of 2016. This addressed a defective takata airbag which could deploy and kill myself or a family member or cause terrible injuries to anyone in close proximity of the defective airbags. I have called general motors approx…

Air Bags · received Mar 5, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11184396

Takata recall started vehicle on 2-1-19 and after turning ignition on passenger air bag exploded out and the side panels followed. Vehicle was in park and had not been driven in a few days. It all happened extremely fast but i saw glovebox burst open and sparks fly out and the airbag sounded like…

Air Bags · received Feb 7, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11174990

Recall has been issued 2 years ago without any remedy. Called gm and still no time frame as to when they'll have the parts.

Air Bags · received Jan 10, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11166372

Front passenger air bag sensor js malfunctioning. It shows air bag service needed no impact was made there. Dealership says it's a malfunction. One day i go to start my car and the light showed it needs service.

Air Bags · received Oct 15, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11140435

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report air bags, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 41 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.