MYRModel Year Report

2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL

◆ Worse than typical
2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:05.875Z

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
65
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

55% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 65 2016: 29 complaints 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints
2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2004 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 65 complaints 2015 65 2016: 29 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018
2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2004 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 65 complaints 2015 65 2016: 29 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018

2015: 65 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200332
200449
200534
200611
200761
200842
200922
201029
201169
201223
201313
20145
201565
201629
20174
20182

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

55% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights.

Show complaint excerpts

LED brake light already burnt out and only 2 years old. Over $600 to fix a light that is suppose to have a unlimited life....

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-11

Vehicle was manufactured mid 2014, 2015 model, currently has just over 52K miles. Drivers side taillight is being temperamental; no warning lights inside to indicate a failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-21

Electrical system

25% · 16 reports

Power train

14% · 9 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Active fuel management system in 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL-- engine was running in traffic and stalled out at intersection making a turn. Dealership diagnosed as bent push rod, broken valve spring, broken lifter.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-22

Suspension

8% · 5 reports

Engine

6% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2015Complaint volume 65 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2018-11-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-04-10 Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 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.