2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems & reliability
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
6 complaints report injuries (10 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 21 | 34% |
| Structure → | 19 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 13% |
| Engine | 7 | 11% |
| Unknown OR Other | 7 | 11% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 10% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 19 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 41 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 89,010 miles (middle 50% between 61,832 and 140,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact then stated that an independent mechanic had previously replaced the brake sensor, fuses, solenoids, and several other…”
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed May 4, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called freeman grapevine (501 tx-114, grapevine, tx 76051, (817)…”
Air Bags · filed Jun 17, 2019
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (garlyn shelton buick gmc, 5625 s general bruce dr a, temple, tx…”
Air Bags · filed Mar 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
Engineering Analysis EA10004 · opened May 23, 2010 · closed Jul 18, 2011
Technical service bulletins
997 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The 10 most recent:
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may…
PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2025
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
13-02-32-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 11, 2025
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 28, 2025
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 18, 2024
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 7, 2024
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 89,010 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.