2007 GMC Yukon
This year had more than double the complaints 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 90 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 133 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 204 |
| 2000 | 166 |
| 2001 | 197 |
| 2002 | 158 |
| 2003 | 204 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 85 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 528 |
| 2016 | 265 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 311 |
| 2022 | 173 |
| 2023 | 222 |
| 2024 | 100 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2026 | 32 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
50% of complaints: air bags — 215 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
(TAKATA RECALL) SINCE I PURCHASE THE GMC YUKON I HAVE EXPERIENCE A NUMEROUS ENGINE-ELEC STABILITY CONTROL-AIRBAGS-EVERY TWO WEEKS. I NEED TO ADD ENGINE OIL IS A SAFETY RISK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171107
Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and ENGINE
See attached document for complaint
NHTSA ODI report, 20240312
18% of complaints: structure — 77 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE CHROME IS PEELING OFF AND MY WIFE SLICED HER FINGER ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AS I HAD ALSO CUT MY HAND ON MY 2007 AVALANCHE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120918
FRONT PASSENGER INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE PULLED TO OPEN DOOR)HAD THE PAINTED CHROME FINISH PEELING AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE HANDLE. THE PEELING FINISH CUT SEVERAL PASSENGERS WHILE OPENING THE DOOR. CUTS WERE SIMILAR TO A PAPER CUT BUT MORE SEVERE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20070409
9% of complaints: electrical system — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and software.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
The heated seats in my 2007 GMC Yukon Denali caught fire to my car .The fur department came and the fire marshal came out and wrote a report stating it was from the heated seats what caused the fire when I need to I will abtain the report for the...
NHTSA ODI report, 20260319
Dash cluster lights that show how many miles are on the vehicle and PRND do not light up.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251012
8% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 36 distinct reports on file.
CRASH5% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
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
Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
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
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
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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.
Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (215 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (77 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (40 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.
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FAQ
Is the 2007 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 GMC Yukon is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Yukon?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.