2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL

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2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:53:35.640Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 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
2013: 13 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

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

7 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.

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MY DENALI HAS A BAD CRACK ON THE DASH BOARD AND I HIT A BUMP A PIECE OF THE PLASTIC FLEW AND CUT MY FACE , THE DASH IS GETTING WORSE AND THIS IS BECOMING A LIABILITY. I WILL BE CONTACTING MY ATTORNEY AND THE BBB, ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190326

SMALL CRACK APPEARED SUDDENLY IN TOP CENTER OF DASHBOARD THAT WAS BARELY NOTICEABLE FROM DRIVER'S SEAT BUT COULD BE SEEN IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171206

HEY ANDY I HAVE A 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. I GOT IT OCTOBER 2014, AND WILL HAVE OWNED IT THREE (3) YEARS THIS OCTOBER. AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES, I DISCOVERED A CRACK ON MY DASH NEAR THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS WAS ABOUT A YEAR AGO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170516

STRUCTURE

3 of 13 total reports mention: structure.

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MY DENALI HAS A BAD CRACK ON THE DASH BOARD AND I HIT A BUMP A PIECE OF THE PLASTIC FLEW AND CUT MY FACE , THE DASH IS GETTING WORSE AND THIS IS BECOMING A LIABILITY. I WILL BE CONTACTING MY ATTORNEY AND THE BBB, ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190326

STEERING

1 of 13 total reports mentions: steering.

ENGINE

1 of 13 total reports mentions: engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 13 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2005 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ◆ 2015 ◆ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 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.