GMC Yukon Denali recalls and safety
1 recalls · crash ratings 2012-2017 · 898 owner complaints
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The GMC Yukon Denali has 1 recall covering 301 vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (1). The 2017 GMC Yukon Denali earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 2001: 1
Units affected
301
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2017
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
14 rated versions, model years 2002 to 2017
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SUV · 4WD | 22.2% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · RWD | 22.9% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · 4WD | 22.2% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · RWD | 22.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · 4WD | 22.2% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · RWD | 22.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · 4WD | 22.8% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · RWD | 24.6% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · 4WD | 22.8% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · RWD | 24.6% risk | |||
| 2012 | SUV · 4WD | 22.8% risk | |||
| 2012 | SUV · RWD | 24.6% risk | |||
| 2003 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2002 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the GMC Yukon Denali, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other181
- Air bags176
- Electrical system158
- Structure113
- Exterior lighting60
- Service brakes, hydraulic56
- Service brakes53
- Complaints
- 898
- Crashes reported
- 30
- Fires reported
- 17
- People injured
- 44
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC Yukon Denali by component
- Electrical system1 · 301 units
GMC Yukon Denali recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2001 | GMC Yukon Denali, Yukon XL Denali (2001): Electrical systemNo. 01V107000 | Fire | 301 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon Denali have?
1 recalls cover the GMC Yukon Denali, for 301 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali?
4 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 3 stars, with a 22.2% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the GMC Yukon Denali?
Unknown or other: named in 181 of the 898 safety complaints about the GMC Yukon Denali, then air bags (176). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.