2007 GMC Yukon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 428 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 GMC Yukon, 1% of the 428 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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 opening the hatch or back of the vehicle, the lights will go on and off and the vehicle will not start up. You have to wait for 5 minutes sometimes longer for the engine to restart. The vehicle will be in stationary, I have to turn the vehicle off if I am going to open the back if I don't it messes up all the gages in front and will not operate.”
NHTSA complaint #11306729, filed 2020-02, 130,000 miles“Rear driver tail light wiring does not work. Put new bulbs in and only thing that works are the brake and reverse light. There is no running light that comes on”
NHTSA complaint #11231665, filed 2019-07, 135,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated that the low beam head lamps failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v251000 (exterior lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10915308, filed 2016-10, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc Yukon. While driving 15 MPH, the low beam lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10725387, filed 2015-06, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated that the service stabilitrak, service traction control, and the ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the passenger side tail light continuously failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the cruise control system failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 82,000. Updated 08/11/14 the consumer stated the 3 warning lights illuminate upon braking quickly or, when the brake is depressed at a light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588804, filed 2014-05, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 25% |
| 2016 | 104 | 38% |
| 2015 | 269 | 51% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Yukon
214 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Yukon
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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