2007 GMC Yukon Denali problems & reliability
120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali. 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.
11 complaints report injuries (18 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 41 | 34% |
| Structure → | 28 | 23% |
| Unknown OR Other | 24 | 20% |
| Electrical System → | 16 | 13% |
| Engine → | 11 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 8% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 6% |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 90,000 miles (middle 50% between 66,000 and 126,000 miles), based on 81 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). Moore automotive group (2255 marietta hwy, canton, ga 30114, (470) 615-1485) was unable to determine when the part would be supplied from the manufacturer. A loaner vehicle was…”
Air Bags · filed Mar 5, 2019
“General motors sent me a recall letter with a recall # of 49151 back in july of 2016. This addressed a defective takata airbag which could deploy and kill myself or a family member or cause terrible injuries to anyone in close proximity of the defective airbags. I have called general motors approx. (6) times and I…”
Air Bags · filed Mar 5, 2019
“Takata recall started vehicle on 2-1-19 and after turning ignition on passenger air bag exploded out and the side panels followed. Vehicle was in park and had not been driven in a few days. It all happened extremely fast but I saw glovebox burst open and sparks fly out and the airbag sounded like an explosion! Scared…”
Air Bags · filed Feb 7, 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
1,037 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali. 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 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
This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a…
08-07-30-026I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 16, 2024
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 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 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?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 90,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.