2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“1. No leading events 2. Engine power diminished error, vehicle loses power, traction control and stabiltrak. Vehicle cannot maintain speed. Occurred 3-4 times a week and then reset after car was turned off and restarted after 15 minutes. Disruptive and dangerous on highways and in less secure areas when driver had to stop. 3. The dealer replaced the throttle body and throttle body connector. Part was on national back order because of failures across GM & chevrolet models. Neither the dealer or GM will acknowledge part failures.”
NHTSA complaint #10395165, filed 2011-04, 124,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc YUKON XL 1500. The vehicle has had multiple failures. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shortly afterwards, the power steering and brakes failed. After the first failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the software in the computer system needed to be updated. After the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred six months later at the same speed. The vehicle was not towed on this occasion because the contact allowed the vehicle to sit for a couple of minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225228, filed 2008-04, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc YUKON XL 1500. The contact stated that the engine failed a total of three times. The vehicle lost total power while driving. The most recent failure occurred while driving 10 MPH. The engine vibrated violently and the warning light began flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the entire engine under warranty. The contact was provided with documentation on the actual repair. The first two times, the dealer just replaced the camshaft position sensor to remedy the failure, but it continued to persist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235611, filed 2008-07, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500
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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