Most common 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Share of the 61 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Yukon Denali XL complaints by model year
Best Yukon Denali XL years: 2006, 2014, 2003. Years to avoid: 2011, 2015. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL:
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 of injuries were to adults.Ninety percent of claims associated with interior door handle…
What 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL owners say
Air bags all 21 →
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'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.
Body & structure
My vehicle has a significant problem with the dashboard becoming cracked. It probably started about 3 years ago, but it has become significantly worse and has multiple cracks and holes now. I had inquired with my local dealer several years ago and there were no recalls or notices. Apparently though it is a significant problem as evidenced by googling "cracked dashboards in 2007 GMC Yukon". This is really not a safety issue, but a significant cosmetic issue. The cost to replace it has been quoted by the dealership to be around $1100. I have asked a third party vendor who does a cover replacement for about 1/3 of the cost (but he does not replace it). He said this is a significant problem with GMC dashboards in their trucks and yukons for several years. I think he said it was a quality issue in the plastic used in the dashboards. …
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.
Electrical system
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good car?
Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Yukon Denali XL rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Yukon Denali XL at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
The air bags — 21 complaints, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (19) and electrical system (8).
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Yukon Denali XL?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2014 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011 and 2015. See the full GMC Yukon Denali XL years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 89,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.