2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL
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Owner complaints
61 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire10 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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 unknown parts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
- Suspension
One of the frame mounting points for the front sway bar broke off the frame.
- Air bags
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…
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) 264-7746) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified and agreed with the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
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…
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 76502) stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Could not get the recall repaired as the company that makes the air bag IS no longer in business. takata. a failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment
- Electrical system · Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and the engine power reduced message was displayed. In addition, the stability, ABS, and traction control indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 146,416.
- Structure › Body
Crack in dash, driver's side.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 yukon denali XL. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The dealer (payne weslaco chevrolet buick GMC, 2229 e expy 83, weslaco, tx 78596…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 yukon denali XL. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The dealer (payne weslaco chevrolet buick GMC, 2229 e expy 83, weslaco, tx 78596, 956-619-6005) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall its been over 2 years since the recal has been issued. gm still has not determined a resolution to the problem. they were given until august 2017 to find a resolution. now nearly a year later they have done nothing to resolve the issue and continue to put their consumers lives at…
Takata recall its been over 2 years since the recal has been issued. gm still has not determined a resolution to the problem. they were given until august 2017 to find a resolution. now nearly a year later they have done nothing to resolve the issue and continue to put their consumers lives at risk to save money. this IS beyond unacceptable. the nhtsa needs to finally step up and force them to actually do something to rectify the issue before more people are injured or killed.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (mcguire chevrolet cadillac, 63 hampton house…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (mcguire chevrolet cadillac, 63 hampton house rd, newton, nj 07860) stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the parts were not available. There was no guaranteed date for when the parts would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Deadline for airbag recall decision was aug 2017. gm has failed to come up with a recall, solution, or plan to drivers. what IS the final answer? are these vehicles safe or not?
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (dutton motor company, 8201 auto dr…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (dutton motor company, 8201 auto dr, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 687-2020) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
I received a notice for the recall for the airbags back in july of 2017, I have asked my dealer today, and as of today, they do not have the parts to repair the defective airbags almost a year and a half later. I would say that the problem has not been repaired in a timely manner. I am afraid to…
I received a notice for the recall for the airbags back in july of 2017, I have asked my dealer today, and as of today, they do not have the parts to repair the defective airbags almost a year and a half later. I would say that the problem has not been repaired in a timely manner. I am afraid to drive the vehicle in fear of injury if deployment of the airbag takes place. I have only put few thousand miles on the vehicle since receiving the recall notice.
- Air bags
"Takata recall" there IS no reason why this has not been remedied yet! By general motors or takata (which IS now going bankrupt!) I feel unsafe driving around a vehicle with defective safety equipment! There IS no solution and I've contacted dealers!
- Air bags
Takata recall: my local gm dealer refuses to acknowledge that they are responsible for repairing my defective airbag. I have contacted them multiple times, and they say they currently have no remedy for the recall. I guess the fact that my airbag warning light IS on IS a pure coincidence, as…
Takata recall: my local gm dealer refuses to acknowledge that they are responsible for repairing my defective airbag. I have contacted them multiple times, and they say they currently have no remedy for the recall. I guess the fact that my airbag warning light IS on IS a pure coincidence, as well. I just received a second notice that takata, the airbag manufacturing company IS now filing chapter 11 bankruptcy. The notice says to immediately contact my car's manufacturer to have the problem remedied. I feel like this will be a lost cause considering they want to charge me $112 to diagnose my vehicle's airbag warning light. Just another example of gm's "impeccable" service. I feel like we're stuck between a rock and a hard place and my family's lives are at stake. We also had an infiniti with the same problem and they promptly and professionally handled the situation. This has not been my experience with gm.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine
The service stabilitrak light comes on along with the check engine light causing the truck to shut off or not move. This has happened while am on the freeway, city street and stopped at a stop light. I have took my truck in for the same problem more then four times and same issue keeps happening.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 bozarth chevrolet dealership in colorado, that since no code was produced and can't duplicate the issue, nothing they can do. Told the problem IS unknown. I have seen multiple forums where same make and years are having same problem. Here are just a few sites where you can see this IS a safety issue with several GMC makes: http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2007-gmc-denali-stalls-after-towing.73312/ https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t70408_ds604621 stalling-when-rolling-stop.html https://gmcowners.com/gmc-forum/showthread.php?t=24680 http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-escalade-ext-esv-forum-2007/278037-2007-escalade-stalling-when-rolling-stop.html I hope that some doesn't have to get injured or die for nhtsa takes this problem serious.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
I'm writing this as just like loads of other people are having the same issue. I have both a 07 yukon denali and an 07 silverado 2500 both have the exact same issue. The denali IS the worst. Cracked dashboard. I'm worried that if I was to have an accident and the passenger airbag was to deploy that…
I'm writing this as just like loads of other people are having the same issue. I have both a 07 yukon denali and an 07 silverado 2500 both have the exact same issue. The denali IS the worst. Cracked dashboard. I'm worried that if I was to have an accident and the passenger airbag was to deploy that sharp pierces of the dashboard will go flying towards the people in the vehicle. Gm really should be doing a recall on this as it IS a common issue right through all the vechiles that share the same dashboard. Seems lately every week the cracks get worse. I'm waiting for the day the dashboard falls to pieces. It started around april but since then the dash has fallen to pieces so much since then.
- Air bags
I have received paperwork july 2016 stating that my inflators are defective according to takata. the wording states their defective operation due to degradation could result in "rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries." on the same notice, gm states they will notify me when…
I have received paperwork july 2016 stating that my inflators are defective according to takata. the wording states their defective operation due to degradation could result in "rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries." on the same notice, gm states they will notify me when parts are available. they also state my vehicle IS "safe to drive". first of all, this IS ridiculous that gm IS allowed to cover themselves by sending out such a contradictory letter. I have followed up in july 2016, october 2016, and now aug. 2017. I am continually told there IS no problem, but there are also no parts available yet for a repair......... now, in an attempt to sell the vehicle, potential customers are looking up the vin, seeing this related information and telling me they can't buy it from me without me repairing it, or they can't pay near my asking price. so..... I have a vehicle my wife doesn't like to drive, I can't fix it because the dealer says there are no parts and they aren't required to do anything yet because nhtsa IS giving them more time, and I can't easily sell the vehicle because it comes up on this listing in a vin search regardless of whether it IS safe to drive or not. absolute garbage treatment of me by both parties.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. The contact stated that the female portion of the front driver side seat belt seized and prevented the male seat belt portion to click and secure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 205,000.
- Air bags · Exterior lighting
My headlights just went out when driving. My high beam, and fog lights do work, however. I still have not received my passenger air bag on the recall.
- Engine · Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. The contact stated that the engine mount on the driver's side of the vehicle became detached. The chrome on the doors was also peeling, which caused the contact to get cuts on the hands. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 GMC yukon denali XL. The contact stated that the engine mount on the driver's side of the vehicle became detached. The chrome on the doors was also peeling, which caused the contact to get cuts on the hands. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the engine mount needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The peeling chrome on the door handles was never repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.
- Seat belts
Seat belt lock buckle will not let seat belt end into it when trying to install belt into it
- Unknown or other
Dash board cracked by the right passenger side airbag, and then cracked over the back side of the driver side instrument panel. we always use a heat shield in the summer at work, but vehicle stays in the garage when not driven. I have noticed that this seems to be a problem with GMC suv's
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
The investigated concern involved chrome plating on interior door handles that could peel or separate from the plastic base material.This de-lamination could result in a sharp edge and pose a risk of laceration.In some cases, consumers reported minor hand/skin lacerations.Of these reported injuries, the vast majority…
The investigated concern involved chrome plating on interior door handles that could peel or separate from the plastic base material.This de-lamination could result in a sharp edge and pose a risk of laceration.In some cases, consumers reported minor hand/skin lacerations.Of these reported injuries, the vast majority of injuries were to adults.Ninety percent of claims associated with interior door handle de-lamination were related to the front doors.In addition to the above Tahoe/Yukon vehicles, other GMT 900 series C/K vehicles (Avalanche, Escalade, Sierra, Silverado, and Suburban) have a trim level that utilizes the chrome plated interior door handles and were included in the analysis.The resultant population group had a total of 746 complaint reports with 309 injury incidents and 43,619 unique VIN regular warranty claims over a combined 451,745 vehicle population.The door handle supplier was changed in September 2006 with new tooling and process in place by October 2006.The base population prior to the September 2006 vendor change accounted for the bulk (or 89%) of all complaints and comparable injury reports and warranty claims.Due to the nature of the failure (thin chrome plating peeling off the door handle), only minor hand/skin laceration injuries similar to a paper cut were recorded.All but a few did not require professional medical treatment such as surgical or liquid sutures (i.e. stitches).Less than 10% of injury reports had specifically involved a 3-10 year old child.This was due to the fact that 90% of the claims were associated with door handles located in the front seating area (where the window glass panels usually have less solar tinting than rear window glass panels) where children are not normally seated. In July 2010, GM issued a Special Coverage Policy (SCP 09239) on the base vehicles to extend the warranty coverage to 10 years/100k miles.Recent data indicate that the base population complaint and injury reporting have subsided since the implementation of the SCP campaign.In June 2011, GM added the remaining interim population (Sep-Oct 2006) to the SCP.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010544This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088This 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 slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007116This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006682This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004727This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 11000119This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10254209Magnetically Controlled Suspension Electrical Connector Not Seated.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253616Audio System Speaker Rattle, Buzz Noise, Poor Sound
- 10252974This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10251345This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046, 15406,15438, 15442, 15815, 15816,15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810, 28811,17478, 18015, N192273760, N192278940, N212328760, N212328770, N212328780, N212328790, N212328800, N242437050, N242437060, N242437070.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249535This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248721This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a kit to the filter (24236517) and seal (24225347) being sold individually.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247768This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle. This concern may also be present while cruising at highway speeds and then an aggressive increase in throttle.This is considered normal operation of the vehicle the throttle is delayed and opened slowly up to .7 seconds to help minimize driveline lash and clunking or will have approximately .5 seconds of zero torque to allow the transmission to shift to downshift.
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