2006 Gmc YUKON DENALI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
77,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 21 complaints (19.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 19.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Engine: 4; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Equipment: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 4 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 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2012: 3; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10251718 · 2008-12-14 (December 14, 2008)
ONE OF THE OWNERS OF THE CAR WAS DRIVING IT TO WORK WHEN THE CAR STOPPED PULLING AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, ON A FEW OCCASIONS THE CAR HAD TO GET A JUMP FROM ANOTHER CAR TO START. LAST, THE LIGHTER DID NOT WORK. WHEN THE OWNER GOT OFF WORK IN THE MORNING HE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. LATER THAT DAY THE OWNER WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND THE PART WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE OWNER WAS ALSO TOLD THAT HE COULD NOT GET A RENTAL CAR. THE NEXT DAY THE OWNER WAS TOLD THAT HEADQUARTERS DIDN'T WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10251718 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10296064 · 2009-12-16 (December 16, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YUKON DENALI. WHEN DRIVING THE TRACTION ACTIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY, BECAUSE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 49000.
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10296064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10297079 · 2009-12-27 (December 27, 2009)
REAR LATCH HAS BROKEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE TWICE NOW. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10297079 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10301872 · 2010-01-22 (January 22, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC YUKON DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE, IT BROKE AND FELL ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER IS TRYING TO ORDER PARTS AND THE ROOF SKIN; HOWEVER, THE GM MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE IT IN STOCK AND DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE PARTS SINCE OCTOBER 26, 2009. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 02/17/10. *LJ UPDATED 02/18/10
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10301872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10357698 · 2010-09-26 (September 26, 2010)
ON AUGUST 31, 2010 WHILE DRIVING NORTH NEAR RED BLUFF, CALIFORNIA ON INTERSTATE 5 (I-5) AT 60 MPH WHEN WE INCURRED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRE ON OUR GMC YUKON DENALI. THESE TIRES ARE OEM TIRES FROM GMC AND HAVE NEVER BEEN OFF THE VEHICLE FOR ANY REPAIRS ' ONLY REGULAR TIRE ROTATIONS. WE IMPACTED NO ROAD HAZARDS TO CAUSE THIS FAILURE AS WITNESSED BY THE FOLLOWING: 1.I OBSERVED NO ROAD HAZARDS PRIOR TO TIRE FAILURE. 2.GRANT - LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER EMPLOYEE WAS RIGHT BEHIND ME AND OBSERVED NO ROAD HAZARDS. G…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10357698 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10372678 · 2010-12-28 (December 28, 2010)
ALL 4 DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS. THE 2 TODAY TOTAL OVER $500 IN PARTS AND LABOR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10372678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10412432 · 2011-07-15 (July 15, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT GATE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ACTUATOR FOR THE REAR LIFT GATE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10412432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424257 · 2011-09-08 (September 8, 2011)
A PANASONIC DVD PLAYER, FACTORY EQUIPMENT AND INSTALL, IS SITTING BEHIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND 1/3 WAY INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. IT HANGS DOWN ABOUT 4". MY 4 YEAR OLD SON IS UNABLE TO GET INTO HIS CAR SEAT WITHOUT HITTING HIS HEAD. I HIT MY HEAD WHILE ENTERING THE CAR AND RECEIVED A CONCUSSION. I HAVE PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE AND DISABILITIES NOW. GMC IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE, (DEALER REP) BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THE STYLE OF DVD PLAYER WAS CHANGED TO A SMALLER SIZE AND SET IN THE CENTER FRONT. WHAT ARE THE HEAD ROOM STANDAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424257 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.