2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 8% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“When coming to a stop there would be a sudden surge and it felt like the vehilce was being pushed forward. There has been a few occasions where we almost hit something in front of us because of this surge. There was a bad shutter though out the vehicle at 30 to 50 MPH. Made complaints to dealer. They couldn't duplicate the problem. This was at roughly 6k miles at the time of the first oil change. At 10k miles the vehicle stalled out and died in our drive way after putting it into reverse to back out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153413, filed 2018-11, 10,000 miles“The wheels have corrosion and sharp edges have started to form. These sharp edges are putting pressure on the the tires causing them to lose air. We were required to purchase new wheels as the only solution. Wheels should last the life of a vehicle, not four years.”
NHTSA complaint #11221505, filed 2019-06, 60,000 miles“Replaced both front struts at around 91,000 miles. Dealer said struts had locked up . Dealer replaced struts on february 19, 2018 at a cost of $1,818.66. Led brake lights quit working. Not sure of exact date when the brake lights quit working.”
NHTSA complaint #11112488, filed 2018-07, 91,000 miles“My Gmc yukon xl vibrates badly at all speeds but intensifies at speeds between 40-55. The vibration can be felt through the whole frame of the car. The cabin creates a throbbiing sound, like a helicopter inside the car. The steering wheel vibrates. The car consumes oil at an alarming rate with no visible leaks or noticable exhaust. The car surges unexpectedly somethines around corners or backing out of parking spots. And the rear clunks when accelerating from a slow speed such as onto a highway entrance ramp. …”
NHTSA complaint #11088499, filed 2018-04, 21,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017424Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin advises the tech to only replace the shock that is bad and not all shocks.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL
36 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
4 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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