GMC Yukon Denali years to avoid (and the best years)
309 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recalls across 7 model years, 2010 to 2017. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 309complaints
- 0recalls
- 3reported crashes
- 2reported fires
- 7reported injuries
Which GMC Yukon Denali years should you avoid?
No GMC Yukon Denali model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical GMC Yukon Denali year has 29 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2011 (96), 2015 (73) and 2010 (53).
What are the best GMC Yukon Denali years?
The GMC Yukon Denali years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2017 (12), 2016 (18) and 2012 (28). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | 0.4× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2016 | 18 | 0.6× | 0 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 | 73 | 2.5× | 0 | 2 | 1 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 | 29 | 1.0× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2012 | 28 | 1.0× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2011 | 96 | 3.3× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Some concerns to check | Airbags |
| 2010 | 53 | 1.8× | 0 | 0 | 5 | Some concerns to check | Airbags |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 149 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Airbags & seat belts60 (40%)
- Other systems40 (27%)
- Structure & body32 (21%)
- Engine & powertrain7 (5%)
- Electrical & infotainment4 (3%)
Recalls
No recalls on record for these model years.