MYRModel Year Report

2010 GMC Yukon Denali

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2010 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:26.969Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
53
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

40% 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 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2010 53 2011: 96 complaints 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 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2010 53 2011: 96 complaints 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 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2010 53 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

2010: 53 complaints

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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

40% · 21 reports
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Takata recall I cant understand, why the delay? I own a 2010 model for almost eight years I have been driving a potential "Car bomb" Its either a recall or…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-10

Takata recall. No parts to fix says GMC folsom, ca dealership..

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-07

Structure

25% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing body.

INJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact engaged the automatic trunk mechanism and suddenly the trunk lid closed on his hand which resulted in a minor injury to the hand during the immediate closure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-01

Engine

11% · 6 reports
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-27

Driving 40MPH in traffic and the engine turned off by itself, no power steering or brakes at this point, I was able to stop the vehicle in traffic and put my hazards on while I tried to figure out what happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-02

Electronic stability control (esc)

4% · 2 reports
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On a snow and ice covered highway with heavy traffic while traveling at 65 MPH, I suddenly got a "Reducing engine power" Message on the display followed by a "Service stability control system" Message.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-17

Wheels

4% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing rim.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 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.