2007 Gmc YUKON DENALI XL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
61 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
89,010 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 41 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 61 complaints (34.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 8.2% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 8.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 6.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Structure:Body | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
Air Bags: 21; Structure:Body: 10; Electrical System: 8; Engine: 7; Unknown Or Other: 7; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 6; Structure:Body:Door: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 9
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2010: 9; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 7; 2015: 3; 2016: 10; 2017: 13; 2018: 5; 2019: 5; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10531892 · 2013-07-25 (July 25, 2013)
I WAS DRIVING MY DENALI IN THE CITY THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. THE TRUCK DROPPED IN SPEED AND LOST POWER. I NOTICED THAT THE CLUSTER OF LIGHTS IN MY DASH WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN SPEED. A LITTLE BIT DOWN THE ROAD I PULLED OVER. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED OR WHAT TO DO. IT WOULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT TO A MECHANIC THAT WAS CLOSE BECAUSE I HAD NO HELP AVAILABLE. IT STRUGGLED TO MOVE SO I PULLED OVER AGAIN. I SAT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO SO I TURNED IT OFF. AFTER SITTING FOR 10-15 MINUTES…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10531892 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10569205 · 2014-03-13 (March 13, 2014)
WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, MY TRUCK WAS DRIVING FINE. THEN THE STABILITRAK CAME ON. WHEN IT CAME ON THE ENGINE SLOW DOWN, AND ALMOST CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR ROAD WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 55. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO START AND CALL THE GMC DEALER, TOLD THEM WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, AND THEY ASKED COULD I BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. AFTER THEY SERVICE THE VEHICLE, THEY SAID THAT THE STABILITRAK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HADN'T EVEN HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A FU…
Owner-reported narrative. 89,010 miles reported. Look up ODI 10569205 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10597311 · 2014-06-10 (June 10, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, THE DASH BOARD AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE OVER A PERIOD OF A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE MODULE CODES WERE NOT RESPONDING TO EACH OTHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,572.
Owner-reported narrative. 117,572 miles reported. Look up ODI 10597311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10818220 · 2016-01-05 (January 5, 2016)
THE TOP OF THE DASH HAS THREE CRACKS, TWO BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL & GAUGE CLUSTER AND ONE BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR. IN RESEARCHING I SEE THAT THIS IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE COMMON ON THE TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE AND ASSORTED GM TRUCKS IN THE 2007-2011 RANGE. IN SOME CASES, MINE IN PARTICULAR, THE CRACKS HAVE GOTTEN QUITE LARGE AND JAGGED TO THE POINT THAT PIECES OF THE DASH ARE LOOSE AND COULD BECOME PROJECTILES OR AFFECT THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. IT IS EXTREMELY CONCERNING AND GM SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS AND RECALL THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10818220 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10362070 · 2010-10-23 (October 23, 2010)
FIRST, THE BATTERY DIES IF THE RADIO IS TURNED ON FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE CAR NEEDED A JUMP-START. THIS HAPPENED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. SECOND, THERE IS A DELAY WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY STATING "THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE." LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, SAME THING STARTS AGAIN. SO I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AGAIN. IRONICALLY, THIS TIME THE BATTERY ACTUALLY DIED AT THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER A FEW HOURS, THE DEALER STATES THAT THE BATTERY IS "DEFECTIVE" AGAIN!! AND NOW THEY'RE TR…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,381 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362070 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10470689 · 2012-08-14 (August 14, 2012)
1. RIMS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION,FLAKING AND BLISTERING OF THE CHROME ON THE ALUMINUM RIMS. 2. VEHICLE HAS NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AND IS BEING DRAINED SOME HOW WHILE THE NAVIGATION AND RADIO SEEM TO BE OPERATING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OFF. THIS PROBLEM RESULTS INTO A DEAD BATTERY AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A SEVERAL MINUTES. *NOTE: NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME HAS FIXED THE PROBLEMS LISTED. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE AND A QUICK RESPONSE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470689 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11021583 · 2017-09-05 (September 5, 2017)
WHEN EXITING HIGHWAY COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT OR JUST BRAKING, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING OR SPUTTERING, WHILE STILL ROLLING WITH NO WARNING. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN PULLING A TRAILER. NO POWER BRAKES OR POWER STEERING. THE ENGINE HAS SHUT OFF 5 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF AND TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I AM TOLD EVERY TIME "CAN'T DUPLICATE SO AS OF NOW NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO STEER CLEAR OF CAR IN FRONT OF ME SEVERAL TIMES AS TO NOT CRASH. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. TOLD BY ED BOZAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11021583 at NHTSA ↗