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2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
13%of 61 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 13% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.

“2007 gms yukon xl has had numerous issues with air venting system becoming stuck in defrost mode. 8/30/07 service actuator was replaced. Again on 7/01/08 I had the actuator replaced. 2/20/09 issue occurred again same actuator was replaced for 3rd time along with new programming for HVAC control head. Now 6/28/10 I'm having the same problem again. Danger of this issue is in the summer months fogging of the external windshield happers vision and automate wiper will not kick on due to moisture not reaching senor at top of windshield. …”

NHTSA complaint #10340441, filed 2010-06, 10,149 miles

“1. Rims are showing signs of corrosion,flaking and blistering of the chrome on the aluminum rims. 2. Vehicle has new battery installed and is being drained some how while the navigation and radio seem to be operating while the vehicle is off. This problem results into a dead battery after vehicle is parked for a several minutes. *note: no solution at this time has fixed the problems listed. I have read hundreds of complaints of this nature and a quick response would be greatly appreciated.”

NHTSA complaint #10470689, filed 2012-08, 70,000 miles

“Vehicle remote keyless entry fob non functional despite new equipment and multiple reprogramming. Coupled with tire pressure monitoring system malfunctions.”

NHTSA complaint #10547979, filed 2013-10, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc Yukon Denali Xl. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the engine power reduced message was displayed. In addition, the stability, ABS, and traction control indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 146,416.”

NHTSA complaint #11181678, filed 2019-02, 146,416 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc Yukon Denali Xl. The contact stated that smoke started to emit from the steering wheel, the dash board and the passenger side floor board. The failure occurred twice over a period of a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the module codes were not responding to each other. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,572.”

NHTSA complaint #10597311, filed 2014-06, 117,572 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016414%
20151625%
201318%
201146%
2009314%
2008410%
2007813%
20051029%
20041939%
2003722%

Other parts of the 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL

Air bags
21 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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