2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 23, 2019 · 60 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints, 25%), typically at around 69,837 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems

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

Air Bags15 · ~69,837 mi
Electrical System11 · ~113,234 mi
Structure9 · ~98,000 mi
Engine8 · ~100,389 mi
Power Train5 · ~12,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)4 · ~138,974 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling4 · ~12,000 mi
Unknown or Other4 · ~121,000 mi
Visibility4 · ~3,000 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~12,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1525%69,837——
Electrical System1118%113,234——
Structure915%98,000——
Engine813%100,389——
Power Train58%12,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)47%138,974——
Engine and Engine Cooling47%12,000——
Unknown or Other47%121,000——
Visibility47%3,000——
Exterior Lighting23%12,000——
Latches/locks/linkages23%32,580——
Seats23%25,159——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic23%7,250——
Steering23%121,500——
Vehicle Speed Control23%80,724——
Equipment12%———
Fuel/propulsion System12%12,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline12%15,000——
Seat Belts12%29,000——
Service Brakes12%78,600——
Tires12%169,000——
Traction Control System12%120,000——
Wheels12%140,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 10 complaints
2006: 5200652007: 3200732008: 102008102009: 6200962010: 5201052011: 1201112012: 2201222013: 2201322014: 3201432015: 7201572016: 4201642017: 102017102018: 1201812019: 120191

n = 60 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500.

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

  • Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk (EA10004) — opened May 23, 2010, closed Jul 18, 2011.
  • Non-crash engine compartment fires (EA08010) — opened Jun 12, 2008, closed Sep 8, 2008, led to recall 08V441000.
  • Non-crash engine compartment fires (PE08010) — opened Feb 4, 2008, closed Jun 12, 2008.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Takita recall. I did a vin search and found there has been an open recall for just shy of 3 years with no remedy available. What should be done?

Air Bags · received May 23, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11209544

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon xl. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The contact first experienced the failure two years ago and took the vehicle to braeger chevrolet (4100 s 27th st, milwaukee, wi 53221). The dealer replaced…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Apr 13, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11084995

Cracks in dashboard. Digital display went out and wont show anything.

Electrical System · received Dec 11, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11053964

Takata recall my wife filed a complaint for this vehicle which is shared and registered to both of us but realized after filing she typed 2017 instead of 2007. Received a notice for defective air bags. Takata was to replace. Called our dealership, silveira in healdsburg, several times but part was…

Air Bags · received Nov 20, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11047639

Takata recall. We received a recall notice from gmc in july 2016. They still do not have parts to repair this recall. How can they make an entire year's worth of new cars and still not be able to make currently owned cars safe. This kind of delay is unacceptable, especially since it can lead to…

Air Bags · received Nov 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11041896

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 15 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.