2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL
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.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 13 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
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2019-03-26
Also filed under Structure
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, 2017-12-06
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, 2017-05-16
Structure
3 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.