MYRModel Year Report

2015 GMC Yukon Denali

● Typical for this model
2015 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:40.320Z

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
73
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

55% 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 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 73 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 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 73 2016: 18 complaints 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 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2015 73 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019

2015: 73 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.

Exterior lighting

55% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights.

Electrical system

15% · 11 reports

Power train

11% · 8 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2017-09-14

Also filed under Engine

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, 2024-10-28

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, 2024-02-16

Service brakes

7% · 5 reports

Suspension

5% · 4 reports
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2017-11-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    2018-11-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-04-10 Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2015 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years3 years

Worst years3 years

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 55% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.