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GMC Yukon Denali XL

2008–2012 only

245 classified complaints

2008–2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL models have 245 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 77,300 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Yukon Denali XL report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008–2012 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 126 complaints

Median onset: 77,300 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 73 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 115,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 112,097 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Median onset: 500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 22,906 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 3 complaints

Median onset: 106,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2012 model years. See the full GMC Yukon Denali XL report for every year and full specs/safety data.