KnownCarProblemsHome › GMC › Yukon Denali › 2007
2007 GMC Yukon Denali Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali, most often about the air bags (34% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Yukon Denali model year since 2000.
Most common 2007 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Air bags
41 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles.
The front dash has cracked around the passenger side airbag, as well as around the speaker and over the steering column. The cracks initially started as small cracks a few years ago, but have drastically worsened over this past year and I now believe it is a safety hazard, especially if the passenger side airbag were…
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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…
Body and structure
28 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Door handle - passenger (front) driver (front) inside door. Chrome is peeling causing an extremely sharp edge. Were replaced in 2008 under warranty. Car is no longer under warranty. Severe safety hazard. Causes deep cuts.
I have replaced 3 outside door handles on my 2007 Yukon Denali due to breakage. Drivers side and rear driverside passenger within the past three weeks. The first one broke a couple of years ago and replaced under warranty. The two others were replaced at my expense. Besides the expense, $200 each event,the…
Other or unspecified
24 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles.
This is the handles that open the doors. The coating on the handles is peeling. They have sharp edges that can and have cut the fingers. Gm needs to replace all of these handles
I wish to add complaint for the dashboard crack issue near the passenger airbag, and suspect the airbag support/function may be compromised. I also have received many 'paper cuts' from inside door handles chrome over the years but was never contacted by gm or offered warranty replacement as your website states they…
Electrical
16 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
Car suffered steering failure,brake power,control and finally when stopped failure to crank. Car was again towed to dealership. Work done on car was replace lh motor mount,fuse and repair wiring to map sensor as well as replacing maxi fuse. The cost of this repair was $379.65 not including towing. While this worked…
Sterring wheel heater became very hot then blew fuse. I was driving the vehicle though I had only gone a few miles from my home. I was on a city street going about 40 miles per hour but not turning sharply. I have nothing to photo.
Engine
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
I was traveling on the freeway at about 70 MPH coming from a supervision training class along with a co-worker and the following sensor lights started appearing on my dashboard: traction control off, stabilitrak off. This has continued to happen on a regular basis. I have taken it to the gm service at least twice and…
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…
Stability control
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 140,000 miles.
As I was driving 'oil pressure is low, cut the engine off' warning came on and the oil light was on. That also triggered the traction control/stabilitrak light to come on. From then on whenever I drive the vehicle those lights come on as well as the check engine light. This is apparently a common problem with the GMC…
Traveling on I-75 northbound from chattanooga to knoxville, the speedometer goes to zero, car reduces speed almost to a halt. Off to the ramp at really slow speed. Check engine light comes on, and soon after the traction control light. Computer indicates: service stabilitrac - service traction control - power assist…
Transmission
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
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…
Loud rubbing noise coming from the front drive assembly upon a left or right turn. Dealer stated it was within limits. I am afraid a component is going to fail and cause personal injury.
Doors and locks
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
Several issues with vehicle. Throttle body, computer electrical system, transmission fluid and coolant leak. Door hinges rusted and hard to open doors. Chrome rims pitting and peeling. Steering column replaced. Tailgate rattles. Vehicle only has 37k miles.
Inside passenger door handle chrome pealing. Both wife and I have cut our hands. Also outside drivers side and rear drivers side chrome door handles have both broke off the vehicle.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Interior door handle laceration risk
Summary
The investigated concern involved chrome plating on interior door handles that could peel or separate from the plastic base material.this de-lamination could result in a sharp edge and pose a risk of laceration.in some cases, consumers reported minor hand/skin lacerations.of these reported injuries, the vast majority of injuries were to adults.ninety percent of claims associated with interior door handle de-lamination were related to the front doors.in addition to the above tahoe/yukon vehicles, other gmt 900 series c/k vehicles (avalanche, escalade, sierra, silverado, and suburban) have a trim level that utilizes the chrome plated interior door handles and were included in the analysis.the
Questions about the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (41 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); body and structure (28 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); other or unspecified (24 complaints, typically around 92,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali?
- It is the most complained-about Yukon Denali model year since 2000, with 120 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.