MYRModel Year Report

2015 GMC Yukon Denali

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2015 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:17:01.614Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 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 2008 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 2019
2015: 73 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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 52%

52% of complaints: exterior lighting — 38 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT AT A STOPLIGHT. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE STOPLIGHT SOMETHING FELL OUT OF PASSENGER SEAT ONTO FLOOR. I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK, TOOK OFF MY SEATBELT, LEANED OVER TO PICK UP ITEM AND PUT IT BACK ON THE SEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170914

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound, and the transmission was shifting hard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241028

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was inoperable. The contact stated that when the gear shifter was shifted into reverse, the vehicle would drive forward.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240216

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

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PURCHASE A USED 2015 YUKON DENALI 1 YEAR AGO AND HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH BOTH SHOCKS AND AC. THE SHOCKS ARE THE AIR RIDE AND ALL 4 HAD TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171117

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20181120 — PE (closed 20220410)

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2004 ◆ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali 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.