AutoDefect IQ

2007 Gmc Yukon Denali Xl problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (16) · Structure:body (8) · Structure:body:door (5)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

84 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Gmc Yukon Denali Xl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 2 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 6 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 6 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 10 complaints 10 75–100k 100–125k miles: 6 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 2 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 9 complaints 150k+

41 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

61
Complaints
0
Recalls
997
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (997)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o

Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.

Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Steering 2025-04-11 · 13-02-32-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.

Showing the 6 most recent of 997 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2023-05-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 230,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak and traction control warning lights illuminated. the contact then stated that an independent mechanic had previously replaced the brake sensor, fuses, solenoids, and several other unknown parts; however, the failure r…”

2019-06-22 · Suspension · 84,000 mi

“one of the frame mounting points for the front sway bar broke off the frame.…”

2019-06-17 · Air Bags

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called freeman grapevine (501 tx-114, grapevine, tx 76051, (817) 264-7746) and was informed that…”

2019-03-12 · Air Bags

“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. the dealer (garlyn shelton buick gmc, 5625 s general bruce dr a, temple, tx 76502) stated that the parts we…”

2019-03-04 · Air Bags · 170,000 mi

“could not get the recall repaired as the company that makes the air bag is no longer in business. takata. a failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment…”

2019-02-21 · Engine · 146,416 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and the engine power reduced message was displayed. in addition, the stability, abs, and traction control indicators illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assi…”

2018-07-05 · Air Bags

“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 yukon denali xl. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. the dealer (payne weslaco chevrolet buick gmc, 2229 e expy 83, weslaco, tx 78596, 956-619-6005) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were u…”

2018-06-26 · Air Bags

“takata recall its been over 2 years since the recal has been issued. gm still has not determined a resolution to the problem. they were given until august 2017 to find a resolution. now nearly a year later they have done nothing to resolve the issue and continue to put their consumers lives at risk to save money. this is beyond unacceptable. …”

2018-05-10 · Air Bags

“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. the dealer (mcguire chevrolet cadillac, 63 hampton house rd, newton, nj 07860) stated that the parts were n…”

2018-03-17 · Air Bags

“deadline for airbag recall decision was aug 2017. gm has failed to come up with a recall, solution, or plan to drivers. what is the final answer? are these vehicles safe or not?…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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