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GMC Yukon Denali

2009–2013 only

323 classified complaints

2009–2013 GMC Yukon Denali models have 323 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Yukon Denali report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2004–2008

2009–2013

2015–2018

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

What breaks, and when — 2009–2013 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 164 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 113 complaints

Median onset: 71,500 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Body control and other modules · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 85,050 miles.

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

Stalling and no-start · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 20 miles.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 5 complaints

Median onset: 33,000 miles.

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

Transmission cooler and fluid overheating · Transmission 3 complaints

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $200–$600 nationally.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 23,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

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

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009–2013 model years. See the full GMC Yukon Denali report for every year and full specs/safety data.