2018 GMC Yukon Denali

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2018 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:39:42.090Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 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
2018: 2 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

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPOT AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE AS HARD AS A ROCK. I HAD TO PUSH EXTRA HARD ON THE PEDALS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 33,000 MILES ON IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210502

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING A 2018 GMC YUKON DENALI, BRAKING/SLOWED TO ABOUT 8 MPH FOR TRAFFIC JAM, WHEN REAR ENDED AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH BY A 2000 BUICK LESABRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190516

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2004 ◆ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 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.