2006 GMC Yukon Denali Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (19% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (4) and brakes (2). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 24% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 690 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 45 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Latches, locks and linkages complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine4 19%
- Brakes2 9.5%
- Other or unknown2 9.5%
- Body and structure2 9.5%
- Air bags1 4.8%
- Electrical system1 4.8%
- Equipment1 4.8%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “Going approximately 5-10 MPH on a side street the engine surged when brakes were applied and the brakes did not work. Had to put the truck in park to stop. Suv was immediately towed to dealership. Dealership reports no computer record of incident nor problem with the engine or brakes over a period of a week of testing.”
NHTSA complaint #10475171, filed 2012-09, 101,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Yukon Denali. The contact stated that the rear liftgate would not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised that the plastic housing around the cable that controlled the rear liftgate mechanism was melted. The technician stated that the latch mechanism part would have to be replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10470167, filed 2012-08, 125,000 milesBrakes: “Severe brake line corrosion and corrosion at wheel speed sensors causes ABS to activate at low speeds. I had 2 near miss crashes and then car would not stop and I hit a fence in my yard yesterday. I have 4 other vehicles , a dodge, bmw, and 2 honda, all older than this one, and do not have the. Corrosion on the brake lines. There is an issue with the material used in the Gmc brake lines that causes it to severely corrode. Malfunction occurs intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #11022280, filed 2017-09, 198,000 milesElectronic stability control: “Reduced engine power forced the vehicle to remain under 25 MPH on a busy road where I was unable to pull off due to lack of shoulder. Restart of the vehicle after I came to a place I could stop, yielded the same error and lack of power.”
NHTSA complaint #10548310, filed 2013-10Mileage when problems were reported
24% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 120,875 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 690 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging…
Other model years of the GMC Yukon Denali
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | 41,100 | 0 | 4 | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 18 | 55,000 | 0 | 4 | — | — | Rising |
| 2015 | 73 | 58,000 | 0 | 4 | — | 85 · More | Stable |
| 2013 | 29 | 58,000 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2012 | 28 | 62,000 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2011 | 96 | 75,000 | 0 | — | 15 | 74 · More | Stable |
| 2010 | 53 | 79,000 | 0 | — | 15 | 43 · Typical | Stable |
| 2009 | 46 | 75,500 | 0 | — | 14 | 63 · Typical | Stable |
| 2008 | 58 | 70,000 | 0 | — | 14 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 120 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 21 | 77,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 49 | 79,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 109 | 74,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 72 | 94,426 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 29 | 82,870 | 0 | — | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 35 | 96,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 18 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 27 | 105,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All GMC Yukon Denali model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (19% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 4.
Has the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 120,875 miles; 24% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.