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2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
42,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 3% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Car: 2005 GM yukon denali occupants: father, driving; 16-year old son, passenger front; mother, left window seat middle row; 9-year-old daughter, lying on right and middle seats, of middle row. (daughter has cerebral palsy; unable to walk unassisted; wheelchair stowed in rear. ) both rear seat heaters on. Time: 9 a.m. 2/3/07 our family was almost 2 hours into a 3-hour trip, when I smelled an unusual odor. Thinking it was from outside, I tried to ignore for a few minutes, and then became overwhelmed by a noxious odor, and opened all windows. …”

NHTSA complaint #10181724, filed 2007-02, 42,250 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201111%
201013%
200513%
200412%

Other parts of the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL

Electrical system
10 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology