2007 GMC Yukon XL
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.
- Complaints
- 97
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
60% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 97 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 102 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 69 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 308 |
| 2016 | 201 |
| 2017 | 146 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 230 |
| 2022 | 172 |
| 2023 | 224 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 38 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
60% · 58 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2021-06-05
Airbags need to be updated due to the Takata flaws
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-03
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, 2017-11-06
Engine
10% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2012-10-10
Structure
9% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2014-01-22
I have a 2007 Yukon XL. The interior chrome door handle is lifting and is razor sharp. The door handle has cut my daughters hand and my son's hand.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-27
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicle speed control
6% · 6 reportsPower train
5% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2008-09-12Electrical system08V441000 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…
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…
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2010-05-23Engineering analysisClosed 2011-07-18 Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
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2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 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…
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…
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2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2021-09-20Air bags21V052000 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...
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 23, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 58 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
- Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.