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2005 GMC Yukon Denali Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali, most often about the electrical (39% of complaints, typically around 68,500 miles). It is 8th of 19 Yukon Denali model years by number of complaints.
Complaints49
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported3
Injuries reported0
Most common 2005 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Electrical
19 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition.
Tl contact owns a 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the gear indicator light on the instrument panel was not functioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer when the contact noticed the light was dim. The dealer could not diagnose the failure because the vehicle had not…
GMC 2009 denali speedometer rest on 120mph at all times. Vehicle seems to rev up during driving at times. Speedometer moves at will sometimes remaining at 0mph.
Transmission
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle hubs.
I have had problems with my 2005 denali shifting. I go to stop and then take off and it acts like its slipping and then all of sudden it grabs with a clunk. This has happen at all times of it being driven. I have taken it in to the dealer put unless they can duplicate it then they cant fix it. Well gm will not pay…
Engine
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
I am one of the many reporting broken exhaust manifold bolts on my truck. I had 3 studs rattle out, 2 break off inside head gasket and only 1 remain in tact. Truck is in great condition otherwise and has had excellent service record. Only problem now it is costing me $2500 to pull engine and send it to a machine shop…
I was driving on the 55 freeway, and all of a sudden my electrical GPS, radio, and power turned off for approx. 5 sec. And the dash rebooted, and radio remained off, and the car was still cruising, but losing speed. I put the car in neutral and had to restart while cruising. It is not the first time this has happened.…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
I have a 2005 GMC yukon. The liftgate and liftgate window both will not unlock and open. The rest of the doors and locks are fine. These can only be opened from the outside, not from the inside. This is a serious safety issue for my family, especially my 4 year old who rides in the back. If there were ever and…
Basically my lift gate and glass are stuck in the lock position and there is no manual way to open the lift gate. This has to be a safety issue and GMC should issue a recall on the lock actuator to replace them all with a replacement part to ensure no one gets stuck inside there vehicle. This part along with…
Equipment
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: appliance, electrical.
Brakes
4 complaints · 8%The vehicle display indicates "service stability" and the vehicles ABS system begins to grab intermittently causing the vehicle to shake and lose speed drastically. Once pulled off the road if the vehicle is shut off and allowed to sit for a few seconds and restarted it will operate properly again. This incident…
I have a snapped off parking brake component beneath my dash rendering the parking brake inoperative. I have already paid classic chevrolet to fix this same exact issue two years ago and it has just snapped again in the same way under the dash using all new correct parts.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: delivery.
There was a strong smell of gas in the car as well as another vehicle who pulled me over to tell me my truck was pouring gas. After having it towed to my mechanic, he informed me that the fuel pumped assembly had rotted and need to be replaced. He stated that this part should not have rotted like this. Thankfully this…
The contact owns a 2005 GMC sierra denali. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH he smelled a very strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic and the contact was told that the high pressure fuel line was severely rusted and was leaking gasoline. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not…
Air bags
4 complaints · 8%The airbag error lights are on. Mechanic says the front airbag sensors went bad. The horn does not work. The dash lights are burnt out. Many of the steering wheel control button lights are burnt out. The rear windshield wiper motor is burnt out. The fuel pump makes vibrating noises.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. While driving various speeds, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bag deployed, but failed to inflate. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven from the scene and awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 GMC Yukon Denali 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.
Questions about the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (19 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); transmission (6 complaints); engine (6 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali?
- It is 8th of 19 Yukon Denali model years by number of complaints, with 49 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.