2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,335miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,335 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle's engine shuts off while driving. Without warning. This happens at various speeds. Loss of brakes and power steering occurs after engine shuts off. This has happened on several occasions at varying speeds. Speed varying between 30 MPH to 70 MPH. Engine will restart (be turned back on after wait time at the ignition) and drive following these incidents, however incidents reoccur. Also upon taking it to a Gmc chevrolet dealership for inspection, service department was unable to find any codes related to this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10990506, filed 2017-05, 165,670 miles“Gas gauge does not read properly. Can fill up tank and reads on empty then will move to 1/2 full or full. Gas gauge will drop to empty while driving then move back to original reading after driving for 10 minutes to an hour.”
NHTSA complaint #10398901, filed 2011-05, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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