2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the Yukon XL 2500 at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Yukon XL 2500 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints).

8complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems

  • Air bags
    225%
  • Seats
    113%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~4,000 miles
    113%
  • Seat belts
    113%
  • Locks & latches
    113%
  • Body & structure
    113%
  • Other / not specified
    113%
  • Brakes~167,000 miles
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

GMC Yukon XL 2500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, GMC Yukon XL 2500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Yukon XL 2500 years: 2004, 2002. Years to avoid: 2001. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500:

Non-crash engine compartment fires

NHTSA investigation PE08010 · opened Feb 4, 2008 · closed Jun 12, 2008

In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, GM provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative…

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

NHTSA investigation EA10004 · opened May 23, 2010 · closed Jul 18, 2011

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…

Non-crash engine compartment fires

NHTSA investigation EA08010 · opened Jun 12, 2008 · closed Sep 8, 2008 · led to recall 08V-441

In a letter dated August 27, 2008, general motors corp. (GM) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Yukon XL 2500 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Yukon XL 2500 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 XL 2500?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the seats (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the GMC Yukon XL 2500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001. See the full GMC Yukon XL 2500 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 167,000 miles; 50% 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.