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GMC Yukon Denali XL years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 490 complaints about the GMC Yukon Denali XL since 2003. The 2011 model year has 69 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and body problems.

3 years to avoidWorst: 2011
Owner complaints
490
Recalls
0
Worst year
2011
Best year
2014
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2003-2018

GMC Yukon Denali XL years to avoid

More than twice the Yukon Denali XL's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best GMC Yukon Denali XL years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

GMC Yukon Denali XL complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20032005201020152018

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC Yukon Denali XL problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    100
  • Electrical
    77
  • Body
    68
  • Lights
    59
  • Brakes
    56
  • Engine
    53
  • Driver assistance
    34
  • Transmission
    27
  • Acceleration
    16
  • Steering
    14
  • Suspension
    12
  • Locks
    12

Most reported problems on the GMC Yukon Denali XL

Door locks 27

GMC Yukon Denali XL problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2018952Body00
2017944Lights00
20167529Lights44,00002
20154665Lights60,00000Avoid
2014935Airbags00Fewest complaints
20138713Airbags68,97500Fewest complaints
20128023Airbags57,00000
20114469Airbags76,00001Avoid
20107529Airbags70,00000
20097322Airbags74,20001
20086242Airbags87,00001
20073961Airbags89,01001Avoid
20068211Brakes102,00001Fewest complaints
20056834Electrical82,00002
20045649Brakes103,00003
20037032Brakes130,00003

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

GMC Yukon Denali XL warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the GMC Yukon Denali XL

What years of the GMC Yukon Denali XL should you avoid?

2007, 2011 and 2015. Each has more than twice the GMC Yukon Denali XL's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2011 alone has 69, mostly about airbags and body.

What is the best year for a used GMC Yukon Denali XL?

2014, 2006 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 11 and 13).

What is the most common problem with the GMC Yukon Denali XL?

Airbags, with 100 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (77) and body (68).

How many recalls does the GMC Yukon Denali XL have?

No recalls on record.

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