2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
NHTSA has received 94 complaints about the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL, and 38% of them involve lighting. Next are electrical system (17%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Lighting 38% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 82 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 27 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 82 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 60,000 miles. For lighting specifically, the median reported mileage is about 61,000 miles (32 complaints with mileage).
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2015 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 11 model years of the GMC Yukon Denali XL with enough data (92 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
A/C stopped working and was told it was due to bad condenser and the part gets damaged where it bolts onto the radiator. Was told that a part would be ordered but there is no eta on when the part will be delivered due to nationwide shortage of part due to so many problems. Also, dealer notified me that GM was only allowing one condenser to be ordered per VIN as supply is so short because of the problem. AC doesn't work. Can't drive with my two children and dog in the car when the temperature is over 80 degrees.
Vehicle started to blow hot air when air conditioner was on. Brought this in to get it fixed twice and last time we were informed that there is a hole in the condenser and that GM is trying to find a manufacturer for the part but have no timetable as to when the part will be available. We also called GM and they confirmed that there is an issue but have no timetable on when this will be fixed.
My steering wheel pops when turning it. Dealer tried repair, but continues to pop. Now out of warranty, and worse than before. $1,000 charge to replace the upper bearing.
My GMC yukon xl vibrates badly at all speeds but intensifies at speeds between 40-55. The vibration can be felt through the whole frame of the car. The cabin creates a throbbiing sound, like a helicopter inside the car. The steering wheel vibrates. The car consumes oil at an alarming rate with no visible leaks or noticable exhaust. The car surges unexpectedly somethines around corners or backing out of parking spots. And the rear "clunks" when accelerating from a slow speed such as onto a highway entrance ramp.
Replaced both front struts at around 91,000 miles. Dealer said struts had "locked up". Dealer replaced struts on february 19, 2018 at a cost of $1,818.66. LED brake lights quit working. Not sure of exact date when the brake lights quit working.