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2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL, most often about the lights (55% of complaints, typically around 60,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Yukon Denali XL model year since 2000.
Most common 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Lights
36 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: tail lights.
Tailight brake light not working, no replacement bulb available, gm says must be entire unit and housing for $701. This is ridiculous and onerous. This is clearly a defective design and defective part. Should be replaced or repaired for free.
Right side tail light is not working transmission is clunks when selecting drive from reverse. When rolling slow in a parking lot, sometimes the transmission has a very harsh clunk as if someone has hit me in the rearend. The steering column has a popping noise when turning left.
Electrical
16 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles.
Faulty brake-light and costly fix. Dealership has taillight on back order so a replacement isnt even available. Dealership wants $675 just for the part that cant even be ordered. Dangerous to drive the vehicle with no solution available.
Vehicle tail lights and brake lights quit working. The LED circuits break causing the connection to short out. Both the tail lights and brake lights do not work once the circuit is broke. The owner can't simply fix the burnt out tail light. One must completely replace the entire assembly, costing upwards of $1,000 for…
Transmission
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
Active fuel management system in 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL-- engine was running in traffic and stalled out at intersection making a turn. Dealership diagnosed as bent push rod, broken valve spring, broken lifter. This has been linked to faulty active fuel management system with GMC engines. There is an active service…
Right side tail light is not working transmission is clunks when selecting drive from reverse. When rolling slow in a parking lot, sometimes the transmission has a very harsh clunk as if someone has hit me in the rearend. The steering column has a popping noise when turning left.
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
Vehicle started to blow hot air when air conditioner was on. Brought this in to get it fixed twice and last time we were informed that there is a hole in the condenser and that gm is trying to find a manufacturer for the part but have no timetable as to when the part will be available. We also called gm and they…
A/c in automobile stopped working. There are allegedly two defective parts in this vehicle. The discharge line and the condenser. Both are too weak to handle the pressure from the coolant
Engine
5 complaints · 8%1. While driving steering wheel was making a clicking noise when turning. Dealer replaced upper steering column bearing and turn signal. Three months later dealer replaced steering column again due to same issue. 2. One month later both front coil springs were replaced. 3. When replaced springs, dealer found that left…
I put in another complaint and forgot to add maybe the most important details!!!! I have noticed my cruise control, check engine light, brake lights, and remote start though I'm having issues with them all working only when they want to it seems when it's hot outside all of these things go hay wire and when it's…
Suspension
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.
1. While driving steering wheel was making a clicking noise when turning. Dealer replaced upper steering column bearing and turn signal. Three months later dealer replaced steering column again due to same issue. 2. One month later both front coil springs were replaced. 3. When replaced springs, dealer found that left…
My GMC yukon xl vibrates badly at all speeds but intensifies at speeds between 40-55. The vibration can be felt through the whole frame of the car. The cabin creates a throbbiing sound, like a helicopter inside the car. The steering wheel vibrates. The car consumes oil at an alarming rate with no visible leaks or…
Steering
3 complaints · 5%My steering wheel pops when turning it. Dealer tried repair, but continues to pop. Now out of warranty, and worse than before. $1,000 charge to replace the upper bearing.
1. While driving steering wheel was making a clicking noise when turning. Dealer replaced upper steering column bearing and turn signal. Three months later dealer replaced steering column again due to same issue. 2. One month later both front coil springs were replaced. 3. When replaced springs, dealer found that left…
Speed control
3 complaints · 5%While in motion my vehicle shuts completely off. This is in the middle of traffic at times. It displays warnings that stabilitrack has been disabled and shuits down everything electrical. At some points it doesnt shut completely down, but instead hesitates and then picks back up. This happens in various situations…
Just got this vehicle 2 months ago. Brake lights seem to work when the want to. Have read others reviews and seems everyone with this vehicle is having the same issue! The cruise control works when it wants too,. Check engine light is off and on had it checked once while on and was told it's an o2 sensor. When the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake vacuum pump failure
Summary
On november 20, 2018, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened pe18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (my) 2014 through 2016 gmc sierra 1500 and chevrolet silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and my 2015 through 2016 cadillac escalade, chevrolet suburban, chevrolet tahoe, and gmc yukon suvs.if the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. Gm stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to
Questions about the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (36 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles); electrical (16 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); transmission (9 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Yukon Denali XL model year since 2000, with 65 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.