2007 GMC Yukon XL

● Typical for this model

2007 GMC Yukon XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:36:03.811Z

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

2007: 95 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	3
2000	69
2001	120
2002	95
2003	102
2004	87
2005	42
2006	17
2007	95
2008	69
2009	23
2010	28
2011	47
2012	13
2013	22
2014	11
2015	306
2016	199
2017	143
2018	51
2019	62
2020	43
2021	198
2022	149
2023	184
2024	57
2025	22
2026	22

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 60%

60% of complaints: air bags — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I was ran off the road causing me to hit a ground wire to a telephone pole damageing my truck bad and my air bags didn't deploy

NHTSA ODI report, 20210605

AIRBAGS NEED TO BE UPDATED DUE TO THE TAKATA FLAWS

NHTSA ODI report, 20191103

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ABRUPTLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CRASHED INTO THE CURB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171106

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

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ENGINE STARTED BY ITSELF WHILE CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE. ENGINE WAS RACING. GARAGE WAS EXTREMELY HOT FROM ENGINE RUNNING. KEY WAS IN IGNITION BUT PULLED OUT SO THE ALARM WOULDN'T DING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121010

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME COVERING ON THE INTERIOR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE STARTED PEELING AND WOULD CAUSE LACERATIONS TO THE CONTACT'S HAND WHEN UTILIZING THE DOOR HANDLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140122

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080912 — electrical system

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WW

Campaign 08V441000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100523 — EA (closed 20110718)

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

R 20100611 — electrical system

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE E

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEE

Campaign 10V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210301 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20210920 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for air bags issues (57 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 08V441000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 10V240000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V050000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V052000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2016 ■ 2021

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FAQ

Is the 2007 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Yukon XL?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon XL have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.