MYRModel Year Report

2007 GMC Yukon Denali

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:27.384Z

This year had more than double the complaints of 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
120
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2007 120 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2007 120 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 120 complaints 2007 120 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2010 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019

2007: 120 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

34% · 41 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Takata recall started vehicle on 2-1-19 and after turning ignition on passenger air bag exploded out and the side panels followed. Vehicle was in park and had not been driven in a few days.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-07

Front passenger air bag sensor js malfunctioning. It shows air bag service needed no impact was made there. Dealership says it's a malfunction. One day I go to start my car and the light showed it needs service.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-15

04/27/18 fri morning driving home I hit a median with driver front tire, inwhich all my airbags deployed imediatly including side airbags and caused such a sudden panic distraction that I swerved and flipped my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-02

Structure

23% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

INJURY
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Chrome has been peeling off driver side door handle. Cuts my skin. One day I was driving on a 4 lane highway going approx 55 MPH. I ended up hydro planning my denali makes a 180 and I'm facing oncoming traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-11

Also filed under Engine

We purchased this vehicle used in July 2010 from a dealership. The inside front door handles had started to peel. The dealership was going to replace it when we took the vehicle back, but after leaving they have been difficult to deal with.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-21

Interior door handles with chrome treatment begins to peel and peeling chrome is very sharp resulting in some serious cuts to fingers and hands. Poor chroming process resulting in product failure. Dealerships difficult to deal with on the issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-14

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Electrical system

13% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali. When the contact activated the air conditioning, he smelled a strange odor. He turned off the air conditioning and the engine and exited the vehicle. Five minutes later, the vehicle was in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-13

Engine

9% · 11 reports
INJURY

Electronic stability control (esc)

8% · 9 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 120 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2010-05-23Engineering analysisClosed 2011-07-18 Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

Buy-smart checklist

2007 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali 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.