2018 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 2, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon Denali years
Not enough data 20th of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 20th out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 22,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. 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 2018 GMC Yukon Denali problems

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

Air Bags1 · ~22,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~33,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%22,000——
Service Brakes150%33,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 1 complaints
2019: 1201912021: 120211

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 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.

Reversing from a parking spot and brake pedals were as hard as a rock. I had to push extra hard on the pedals to stop the vehicle. Vehicle only has 33,000 miles on it. Brake assist light comes in to dash notification for a second then goes away and brakes return to normal. This has happened 3 times…

Service Brakes · received May 2, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11414865

I was driving a 2018 gmc yukon denali, braking/slowed to about 8 mph for traffic jam, when rear ended at approximately 55 mph by a 2000 buick lesabre. Rear end collision launched my 2018 gmc yukon denali, at approximately 45 mph into stopped vehicle ahead of me, a 2010 jeep commander which was…

Air Bags · received May 16, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11208125

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.