2007 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 85 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.3 times the median Yukon Xl 1500 year — the 2007 model ranks #2 of 13 Yukon Xl 1500 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (16), airbags (15), and engine (12), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
85
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
3
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2007 compare to other Yukon Xl 1500 years?
What are the most common 2007 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 19% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 15 | 18% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 12 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 9 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Other | 5 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 5 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 4 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 4 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | new |
| Speed Control | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 2 | 2% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Latches & Locks | 2 | 2% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THERE IS A MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH SUV I BOUGHT THE DENALI BECAUSE THAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE THE BEST BUT IT HAS BEEN FAR FROM IT... MY NAV SCREEN DOSE NOT WORK IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND STILL DOSE NOT WORK.. MY POWER RUNNING BOARDS DO NOT WORK AND THE HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL. MY BACK-UP…”
“AFTER RECEIVING A TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE, I CONTACTED JACK WILSON GMC TWICE REQUESTING THAT ALL TAKATA INFLATORS BE REMOVED FROM MY VEHICLE AND THEY REFUSED. GMC SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN THEY HAD REPLACEMENT PARTS, BUT HAVE NOT. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT CARE IF NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE OR…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT FIRST EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE TWO YEARS AGO AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BRAEGER CHEVROLET (4100 S 27TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221). THE DEALER REPLACED…”
“I OWN A 2007 GMC YUKON. THE CHROME ON THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE STARTED TO PEEL, AND WE HAVE HAD EVERYONE ON OUR FAMILY SLICE THEIR FINGER OPEN. MY FINGER HAD A DEEP GASH THAT BLED SEVERELY. IF IT WAS MY CHILD WITH A GASH THAT DEEP, I WOULD HAVE IMMEDIATELY TAKEN THEM TO THE DR. THE CHROME IS SHARP AS…”
“2007 GMC DENALI ROLLED BACKWARD AFTER KEY WAS REMOVED AND VEHICLE IN "PARK". CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE AS IT ROLLED ABOUT 100 YARDS IN LENGTH DOWN APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET. CONSUMER COULD HAVE RECEIVED MAJOR INJURIES AS VEHICLE WENT OVER A 4 FOOT WALL DURING INCIDENT AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO…”
2007 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 — common questions
Is the 2007 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 85 complaints put the 2007 model at #2 of 13 Yukon Xl 1500 years. It is one of the Yukon Xl 1500 years to avoid.
What are the most common 2007 Yukon Xl 1500 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), airbags (15 complaints), engine (12 complaints).
Does the 2007 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 GMC Yukon Xl 1500.
Is the 2007 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which GMC Yukon Xl 1500 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon Xl 1500 years to avoid are 2003, 2007, 2004. The cleanest record among Yukon Xl 1500 years belongs to 2012.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.