Most common 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Share of the 13 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 →
What 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL owners say
Air bags
Small crack appeared suddenly in top center of dashboard that was barely noticeable from driver's seat but could be seen in the passenger's seat. Didn't think much at the time, but over the course of just over a year, the center of the dash vibrates excessively when driving on majority of surfaces that becomes very loud. Contacted GM since my standard warranty has expired and this is not covered under my extended warranty due to safety concerns with airbag in case of accident. I took to get estimate of cost to repair and owner had same issue with both his GMC Yukon's and his was replaced free. Advised to call GM for issue, they only wanted to cover 1/2 the cost of repair. This should be a recall by GM as this is an apparent problem with their vehicles and not an isolated event. …
Hey andy I have a 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL. I got it October 2014, and will have owned it three (3) years this October. At about 40,000 miles, I discovered a crack on my dash near the air bag on the passenger side. This was about a year ago. I put in a complaint and they (GMC) told me to take my truck to a local dealer ship and they would sale me the dash at cost, but I would have to pay for the labor. The total cost would be about $800.00. I told them the truck is just a few thousand miles out of warranty and this should not be my responsibility to repair a manufacturer's defect. After thorough research, I found there are others that have the same problems as I.
Body & structure
Hey andy I have a 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL. I got it October 2014, and will have owned it three (3) years this October. At about 40,000 miles, I discovered a crack on my dash near the air bag on the passenger side. This was about a year ago. I put in a complaint and they (GMC) told me to take my truck to a local dealer ship and they would sale me the dash at cost, but I would have to pay for the labor. The total cost would be about $800.00. I told them the truck is just a few thousand miles out of warranty and this should not be my responsibility to repair a manufacturer's defect. After thorough research, I found there are others that have the same problems as I.
My Denali has a bad crack on the dash board and I hit a bump a piece of the plastic flew and cut my face , the dash is getting worse and this is becoming a liability. I will be contacting my attorney and the bbb, about this dangerous issue. I'm glad it was me and not my children that got injured.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good car?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Yukon Denali XL rates better than average: 48% fewer complaints than 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 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
The air bags — 7 complaints, 54% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (3) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 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 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 69,000 miles; 22% 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.