2007 GMC Yukon Denali: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 120 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (35% of complaints); the 2005 and 2008 and 2009 model years look more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
120
owner complaints
1
fire reports
90,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 90,000 mi)One of the most complained-about Yukon Denali years (#3 of 14, age-adjusted)Weak spot: air bags (35%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)35% · 37 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)18% · 19 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)8% · 8 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)6% · 6 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)6% · 6 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)5% · 5 complaints
“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 an explosion! Scared to death! I jumped out unsure what was going on and the side panel bag grazed my face! Could have ended badly if happened while driving.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2019
“Power steering fluid is pouring out of the truck. My mechanic informed me that it is coming from the rack and pinion and that there is a tsb associated with this common problem. When I contacted gm they stated that the tsb covered the make, but that my VIN was not covered under the tsb and no further information could be provided. Even though it was the same year, make and model covered by the tsb.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2018
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2018
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“I wish to add complaint for the dashboard crack issue near the passenger airbag, and suspect the airbag support/function may be compromised. I also have received many 'paper cuts' from inside door handles chrome over the years but was never contacted by gm or offered warranty replacement as your website states they did - I am the original owner of the vehicle.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2018
“Driving down roadway and hit pothole. Suddenly all curtain airbags deployed. Checked exterior of vehicle for damage but could not see any visible damage. Speed was estimated 50 mph. ---- seatbelts locked, electrical, interior lights and rear tailgate experienced issues after incident.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2018
“Takata recall I am very concerned because my vehicle is over 10 years old and I live in georgia where it is hot and humid. I have been unable to get replacement airbags because the company is not providing them at no cost. I would like to have it done at my local gmc carl black dealership (888) 491-7859 as soon as possible. My son just had a front end accident with it and thank goodness the airbags didn't deploy.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2018
“When we purchased the vehicle approx. 3.5 years ago, it had a small crack in the dashboard. Last december, it was noticed that the crack had gotten much bigger, and now a second crack has been noted. This is becoming a major safety concern, as the dash may shatter in a front-end collision with airbag deployment. Upon doing research on;ine, I found that I am not alone. There are thousands of reports of similar issues among similar years and models. Please help me keep my family safe by requiring gm to provide a fix or replacement. Thank you!”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2017
“Takata recall. I have contacted my local gmc dealer and they advise there is no remedy at this time. It has been over a year and no remedy. Airbags have been known to deploy by itself.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
“Takata recall. I received a notice and called the gmc dealership in monroeville pa and they stated that gmc has not released a fix as of 11/1/2017. Nothing at this time has happened with the vehicle.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
“Cracking dashboard over the instrument panel. I feel that if an accident occurs, pieces of the dash will likely cause injuries to the driver and possible passengers in the vehicle since it is already cracking. The following link deals with the same problem, and states that gm had this vehicles dashboard replaced at no charge to the vehicle owner. Http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/30848193/feds-gm-wont-investigate-pattern-of-cracked-dashboards”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 18 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
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Is the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
NHTSA has 120 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali. The most complained-about area is air bags (35% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 GMC Yukon Denali problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.