GMC Yukon Denali years to avoid
The GMC Yukon Denali years to avoid are 2007, 2004, 2011, 2003, 2015, 2010, 2008, 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
1,173
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1999–2019
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Yukon Denali years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 175 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 141 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 117 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 97 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 90 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 75 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 75 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 68 |
Every Yukon Denali year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 90 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 40 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 | |
| 2011avoid | 117 | 0 | |
| 2010avoid | 75 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 59 | 0 | |
| 2008avoid | 75 | 0 | |
| 2007avoid | 175 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2005avoid | 68 | 1 | |
| 2004avoid | 141 | 0 | |
| 2003avoid | 97 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 31 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 40 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 38 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst GMC Yukon Denali years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon Denali years to avoid are 2007, 2004, 2011, 2003, 2015, 2010, 2008, 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the GMC Yukon Denali?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Yukon Denali years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon Denali have?
Across all model years, the Yukon Denali has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,173 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.