2005 GMC Yukon Denali Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali, 8% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The airbag error lights are on. Mechanic says the front airbag sensors went bad. The horn does not work. The dash lights are burnt out. Many of the steering wheel control button lights are burnt out. The rear windshield wiper motor is burnt out. The fuel pump makes vibrating noises.”
NHTSA complaint #10809434, filed 2015-12, 125,000 miles“Since 2010, my airbag light has come on 5 times. 3 out of the 5 times, I have had to replace a sensor which typically costs approx $400-450. The other two times, the dealership was able to reset. I am now in the position of having to spend another $450 for another new sensor in order to turn off the airbag light or else I cannot pass inspection. I have asked for assistance from GM and the dealership. But, because the light comes on just after one year of replacing a sensor, the work is no longer under dealership warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10854529, filed 2016-04“I bought my 05' Gmc Yukon Denali new. Airbag light continuously on - reads, service airbag. I have taken it in for service several times but miraculously the Gmc service center says the light doesn't come on when they have it. Pffftt!- 2005 to present! Heater & AC (HVAC) temperature improper temperature or air delivery. Year of occurrence - 2010 electrical system has mind of its own. Lights on dash, cd and tape don't work. Year of occurrence - 2005/6 both cd player's and tape cassette player haven't worked since 2006/7 fuel system sporadically reads- check gas cap. Gasoline gage doesn't work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593313, filed 2014-05“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Yukon Denali. While driving various speeds, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bag deployed, but failed to inflate. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven from the scene and awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10887742, filed 2016-07, 130,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 15 | 52% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 26 | 27% |
| 2010 | 21 | 40% |
| 2009 | 23 | 50% |
| 2008 | 22 | 38% |
| 2007 | 41 | 34% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali
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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