2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL

◆ Worse than typical
2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:03.078Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 65 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018
2007: 61 complaints
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YearComplaints
200332
200449
200534
200611
200761
200842
200922
201029
201169
201223
201313
20145
201565
201629
20174
20182

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 34%

34% of complaints: air bags — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER FIVE TIMES AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081006

I RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAGS BACK IN JULY OF 2017, I HAVE ASKED MY DEALER TODAY, AND AS OF TODAY, THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS ALMOST A YEAR AND A HALF LATER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171107

"TAKATA RECALL" THERE IS NO REASON WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED YET! BY GENERAL MOTORS OR TAKATA (WHICH IS NOW GOING BANKRUPT!) I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING AROUND A VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT! THERE IS NO SOLUTION AND I'VE CONTACTED DEALERS!

NHTSA ODI report, 20171101

STRUCTURE 16%

16% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, THE DASH BOARD AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE OVER A PERIOD OF A YEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140610

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 10%

10% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WE OWN A 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI. MY 8 YEAR OLD SON'S THUMB ON HIS RIGHT HAD WAS TRAPPED IN THE HINGE ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR, AS HE WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100629

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

2007 — complaint volume: 61
I 20100523 — EA (closed 20110718)

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2005 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ◆ 2015 ● 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.