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GMC Yukon Denali stalling problems

14 of the 898 owner complaints about the GMC Yukon Denali describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2007 model year.

owner complaints
14
worst model year
2007
typical mileage
100,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 2017
    2
  • 2010
    1
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    5
  • 2003
    2
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    1

What owners say

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Brakes · 41,100 miles · WI

Vehicle was in motion pulling into driveway to park in garage and vehicle would not stop correctly, almost resulting in me hitting my garage door pillar. As I backed up, started to pull forward into my garage stall, vehicle break pedal was hard and car would not stop, again almost hitting my front wall. Same thing happens going in reverse. Brake power would come and go. Feels as though front right break would lock but not stop, and eventually all stopping power would go away.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Engine · 9,980 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 gmc yukon denali. While driving approximately 70 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The message "check trailer braking system" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (kelly buick/gmc, 585 state rd., emmaus, pa) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,980.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Engine · 142,743 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc yukon denali. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the valve lifters were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,743.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 220,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The reduced engine power indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times to repair the throttle body, pedal switch, and wiring harness, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 10/02/14*lj updated 3/9/2015

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Body, Driver assistance · 152,000 miles · IL

Having alot of issues with traction control light coming on and off causing my truck to either shut off/stall or just not turn on than the check engine came on arggg. I took to dealers was told its my throttle sensor got it replaced $$750.00 ughh then it happened again and then when I try and turn it on again it will flash traction light on and off so I turn it off then turn it on and it goes away, later comes on then off random times I checked this site since I seen news and seen other people having the same issue. And my cruise control wont kick in also my front dash has cracked on top of the odometer and it does make me worry if I ever get into an accident will the dash shatter completely?? Other then that I love this truck really I do !! However dear gm stop being stingy and pay for your mistakes!

Filed Dec 30, 2013 · Engine · 213,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the traction control and the reduced engine power warning lights illuminated and caused the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the engine, which resumed normally. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 213,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Body · 65,246 miles · HI

My door handle on the rear driver passenger side had become really loose. My 5 year old son pulled the handle to open the door and the handle practically came off. The door handle is unusable and will need to be replaced. Here in hawaii the cost to replace the part is ridiculous. I purchased a 2004 yukon brand new and loved it. When my car was totaled by a tree during bad weather, I purchased another yukon in 2008, this time a 2007 model. Since then I have had the car stall while driving, dealer says it's ok, had the rims replaced because they were peeling, just noticed there is a crack in the plastic dashboard where the air bag is on the passenger side, the button for the rear window has fallen out and now my door handle has fallen off!!! I paid top dollar for my car and feel I paid for a "sour lemon". American car with parts manufactured in china????? I think gmc should own up to these issues and have it recalled as the truck is only 6 years old. I see rusted out beater cars from the 70's still cruising around yet all the original door handles etc... Are still in great working condition. What the heck!!!! I may never purchase a gmc again............

Filed Apr 26, 2013 · Engine · 106,273 miles · CO

I was driving my vehicle. The traction control light came on, and the check engine light came on right after. The truck then began to idle strange like it was going to stall. I drove it home while talking to my husband he stated since I just filled up the tank maybe it was bad gas. I drove it home which was about 5 miles down the road. As soon as I pulled into the driveway , the service brake system came up on the dash and the my truck started making this horrible clicking. I later found out the motor is gone and threw a rod. I think its pretty odd that all these people are having issues with the traction control light coming on then the engine acts up. This is a problem gmc needs to fix, they don't feel its their problem to deal with.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after the brakes seized independently. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle would need a new engine. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Driver assistance · 33,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that when driving at any speed or attempting a turn , the vehicle would stall with the illumination of the stability off traction light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was 33,450 and the approximate failure mileage was 33,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The model years with the most reports are 2007 (5 complaints), 2003 (2 complaints) and 2017 (2 complaints).

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