GMC Yukon Denali XL years to avoid (and the best years)
228 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recalls across 6 model years, 2010 to 2016. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 228complaints
- 0recalls
- 3reported crashes
- 2reported fires
- 2reported injuries
Which GMC Yukon Denali XL years should you avoid?
No GMC Yukon Denali XL model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical GMC Yukon Denali XL year has 29 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2011 (69) and 2015 (65).
What are the best GMC Yukon Denali XL years?
The GMC Yukon Denali XL years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2013 (13), 2012 (23) and 2016 (29). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29 | 1.0× | 0 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 | 65 | 2.2× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 | 13 | 0.4× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2012 | 23 | 0.8× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2011 | 69 | 2.4× | 0 | 1 | 2 | Some concerns to check | Airbags |
| 2010 | 29 | 1.0× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Airbags |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 99 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Airbags & seat belts47 (47%)
- Other systems23 (23%)
- Structure & body15 (15%)
- Electrical & infotainment8 (8%)
- Engine & powertrain6 (6%)
Recalls
No recalls on record for these model years.