MYRModel Year Report

2007 GMC Yukon

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 GMC Yukon
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
428
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2007 428 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 529 complaints 2015 2016: 268 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 69 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 36 complaints 2020 2021: 330 complaints 2022: 181 complaints 2023: 239 complaints 2024: 104 complaints 2025: 52 complaints 2025 2026: 39 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1993 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 1999 2000: 166 complaints 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2007 428 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2011: 158 complaints 2011 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 268 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2017 2018: 69 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 36 complaints 2020 2021: 330 complaints 2022: 181 complaints 2023: 239 complaints 2023 2024: 104 complaints 2025: 52 complaints 2026: 39 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1994 1995: 90 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1998 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2007 428 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2012 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 268 complaints 2016 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 69 complaints 2018 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 36 complaints 2020 2021: 330 complaints 2022: 181 complaints 2022 2023: 239 complaints 2024: 104 complaints 2024 2025: 52 complaints 2026: 39 complaints 2026

2007: 428 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199459
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008187
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013117
201456
2015529
2016268
2017196
201869
201955
202036
2021330
2022181
2023239
2024104
202552
202639

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

50% · 215 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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(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, 2017-11-07

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and engine

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-12

Structure

18% · 77 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2012-09-18

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-09

Electrical system

9% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and software.

CRASHFIRE
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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, 2026-03-19

Dash cluster lights that show how many miles are on the vehicle and PRND do not light up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-12

Electronic stability control (esc)

8% · 36 reports
CRASH

Engine

5% · 23 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2007Complaint volume 428 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  3. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  4. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2009-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-05-23 Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
  6. I
    2010-05-23Engineering analysisClosed 2011-07-18 Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
  7. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  10. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 215 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 77 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 40 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
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.