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GMC Yukon Denali airbag light comes on

17 of the 898 owner complaints about the GMC Yukon Denali describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 2004 model year.

owner complaints
17
worst model year
2004
typical mileage
81,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 2012
    2
  • 2010
    1
  • 2008
    2
  • 2007
    4
  • 2006
    1
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    4
  • 2002
    1

What owners say

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (laroche chevrolet buick gmc cadillac, 900 us-290, brenham, tx 77833, (979) 836-6666) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · 48,000 miles · MD

Cracked dash after about 65000 miles neat airbag. Airbag light on. I am in contact through social media with thousands of gm customers who have and are experiencing the very same cracks in the same places which denotes a defect in the dash and supports or lack there of. Look for facebook group " cacked dash 2007-2015. Check out the pictures from all over the us involving every gm suc, truck etc. The cracks are consistent in locations and paths.. I am very concerned about my air bag deploying randomly. Don't know if this will affect takata recall or not. Cracks randomly occur on gm vehicles regardless of age or mileage. Which I believe points to this being a defect in manufacturing and assembly. I need gm to fix this problem... Uploading pics. Check the site mentioned above and you'll see the same issue across the board in every picture shared. Help.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 108,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer (reedman toll auto world, 1700 east lincoln hwy #101, langhorne, pa 19047) where it was diagnosed that an air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the vehicle being included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) and the decision on the petition was pending. The repair for the warning sensor would cause the bumper to have to be removed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · GA

Air bag light came on for no reason as stayed on.

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 32,000 miles · VA

First the airbag warning light came on. This has been an ongoing issue since 2008. My speedometer registered the wrong speed. My settings for the seat and mirrors quit working over time.hot air would come out of my vents when the air conditioner was on randomly. Radio, navigation, heat, air conditioner and mirrors would turn on/off randomly without touching controls. The last 3 years went through 3 batteries in 3 years. Tests showed at least 5 things are actively draining battery in the fuse box. Issues happened mostly when car was on but mirrors would randomly move when car was not on, very creepy.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Airbags · 81,000 miles · NY

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module needed to be replaced. The module was replaced and reprogrammed and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Airbags · VA

Since 2010, my airbag light has come on 5 times. 3 out of the 5 times, I have had to replace a sensor which typically costs approx $400-450. The other two times, the dealership was able to reset. I am now in the position of having to spend another $450 for another new sensor in order to turn off the airbag light or else I cannot pass inspection. I have asked for assistance from gm and the dealership. But, because the light comes on just after one year of replacing a sensor, the work is no longer under dealership warranty. I have filed a case with gm asking for assistance so that I can get the car inspected and continue driving the car. They have said that they cannot assist. They have left me with very few options. I can pay another $450 in order for my car to be inspected, or not drive the car again. The air bag is an important safety feature. Based on all of the other complaints online, this problem is recurring and appears to be a manufacturer's defect. The disturbing thing about this issue is that I am not sure if the airbag actually is in working order.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 140,000 miles · MN

The chrome is also peeling on my door handles. Summer of 2015, I replaced the inside drivers door handle due to a broken bolt. Lastly my airbag light has been on with no diagnoses (~3 months).

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Body, Transmission · 102,000 miles · PA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the chrome plating on all the interior door handles were peeling causing the contact to sustain minor cuts on the hand. The contact mentioned that medical attention was not required. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine power down warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and the failure persisted. On another occasion, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failures occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the intial failure.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the GMC Yukon Denali airbag light

Why does the airbag light come on in the GMC Yukon Denali?

Owners who report it most often also describe doors won't lock, open or latch, check engine light and engine overheating.

Which GMC Yukon Denali years have airbag warning light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2004 (4 complaints), 2007 (4 complaints) and 2005 (2 complaints).

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