2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 6% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“I put in another complaint and forgot to add maybe the most important details!!!! I have noticed my cruise control, check engine light, brake lights, and remote start though I'm having issues with them all working only when they want to it seems when it's hot outside all of these things go hay wire and when it's freezing cold (colorado winter) everything works fine. Today high of 40 everything is working fine... Highs in the 80+ everything seems to not work. So it's basically boiling down to electrical issues when it's hot and no issues when it's freezing cold. Can someone please fix this!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11139221, filed 2018-10, 55,000 miles“1. While driving steering wheel was making a clicking noise when turning. Dealer replaced upper steering column bearing and turn signal. Three months later dealer replaced steering column again due to same issue. 2. One month later both front coil springs were replaced. 3. When replaced springs, dealer found that left front upper ball joint was loose so replaced upper ball joint and upper control arm. 4. After replacing above mentioned parts, noise was still present when driving so dealer replaced both left and right front struts. 5. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005601, filed 2017-07, 35,000 miles“A year ago, I was at service at the same dealer with a transmission problem(torque converter) with my Gmc yukon xl 2015. Warranty transmission was made 08/2017. On 10/18/18, in the city of atlanta ga on highway 400, the car began to twitch when you press the gas and vibrate strongly, uttering sounds of howling, driving was not safety!!! Re-issue repair from diller carl black buick Gmc roswell ga.”
NHTSA complaint #11141714, filed 2018-10Related service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11013070Jan 8, 2025This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause…
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 4 | 10% |
| 2007 | 7 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 18% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 5 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL
36 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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