2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 34 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
29% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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While traveling on the highway, my speedometer began acting erratically. For weeks, it would get stuck at certain speeds, then begin working again. After a couple of months, it stopped working completely.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-03
Service brakes
24% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Was driving about 30MPH and hit the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floor and we ran into a trailer. The brake lines were rusted so bad that they busted, and caused the brake fluid to leak out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-11
Also filed under Structure
Exterior lighting
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
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The headlamps on both sides have been replaced six times. The dealer wanted to replace the entire headlamp assembly to the tune of $450 that, we were told, was not under warranty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-27
Power train
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing gear position indication (prndl) and cooling unit and lines.
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Vehicle safety standard No. 102 concern transmission shift lever. The shift indicator in the instrument panel does not illuminate. When the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver does not know which gear the vehicle is in.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-12
Engine
9% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.