gmc yukon denali xl 2007 Complaints

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. while driving 70 mph, the contact crashed into a guardrail. the vehicle rolled over five times and none of the air bags deployed. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 33,000. updated 11/7/08 *cn updated 11/13/08. *jb

Reported in: SOUTH CLE ELUM WA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GKFK66827J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

have same problem regarding interior door handles - chrome treatment begins to peel and peeling chrome is very sharp resulting in cuts to fingers and hands. poor chroming process resulting in product failure. handles need to be replaced.

Reported in: MORGANTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

have same problem regarding interior door handles - chrome treatment begins to peel and peeling chrome is very sharp resulting in cuts to fingers and hands. poor chroming process resulting in product failure. handles need to be replaced.

Reported in: MORGANTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 gms yukon xl has had numerous issues with air venting system becoming stuck in defrost mode. 8/30/07 service actuator was replaced. again on 7/01/08 i had the actuator replaced. 2/20/09 issue occurred again same actuator was replaced for 3rd time along with new programming for hvac control head. now 6/28/10 i'm having the same problem again. danger of this issue is in the summer months fogging of the external windshield happers vision and automate wiper will not kick on due to moisture not reaching senor at top of windshield. however, vision becomes impaired and very dangerous at night when driving. appears to be a know widespread issue based on mechanics note of numerous bulletins being issued on concern. no fix has worked to date.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66897J

VISIBILITY

2007 gms yukon xl has had numerous issues with air venting system becoming stuck in defrost mode. 8/30/07 service actuator was replaced. again on 7/01/08 i had the actuator replaced. 2/20/09 issue occurred again same actuator was replaced for 3rd time along with new programming for hvac control head. now 6/28/10 i'm having the same problem again. danger of this issue is in the summer months fogging of the external windshield happers vision and automate wiper will not kick on due to moisture not reaching senor at top of windshield. however, vision becomes impaired and very dangerous at night when driving. appears to be a know widespread issue based on mechanics note of numerous bulletins being issued on concern. no fix has worked to date.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66897J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

we own a 2007 gmc yukon denali. my 8 year old son's thumb on his right had was trapped in the hinge on the rear passenger door, as he was exiting the vehicle. while he was exiting the front passenger seat, as my other children opened of the rear passenger door his thumb was nearly completely severed by the hinge. the hinge is completely exposed, there is no safety mechanism, cover, or preventive feature. the hinge combined with the weight of the door, moves the hinge opening from roughly and inch opening to a zero clearance area. the hinges cross over top of each other with the two edge planes of each part acting similar to a bolt cutter or tree limb cutter. one of the edge planes has a relief cut which acts as a trap as very little movement of the door eliminates the option of pulling back a finger or small hand. if you were to sit in the front passenger seat, open door and exit as one normally would, simply dropping your arm straight down puts your hand(fingers) at risk. the only reason his thumb was not severed is because the children exiting the car stopped opening the door and closed it so he could take his thumb out. had the door opened all the way his thumb would have been lost. as it remains we spent several hours in an emergency room, he had to have 4 stitches and an xray. because it was on the joint no bones where broken. a terrible accident that very easily could have been prevented.

Reported in: SOUTH JORDAN, UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK63817J

STRUCTURE

we own a 2007 gmc yukon denali. my 8 year old son's thumb on his right had was trapped in the hinge on the rear passenger door, as he was exiting the vehicle. while he was exiting the front passenger seat, as my other children opened of the rear passenger door his thumb was nearly completely severed by the hinge. the hinge is completely exposed, there is no safety mechanism, cover, or preventive feature. the hinge combined with the weight of the door, moves the hinge opening from roughly and inch opening to a zero clearance area. the hinges cross over top of each other with the two edge planes of each part acting similar to a bolt cutter or tree limb cutter. one of the edge planes has a relief cut which acts as a trap as very little movement of the door eliminates the option of pulling back a finger or small hand. if you were to sit in the front passenger seat, open door and exit as one normally would, simply dropping your arm straight down puts your hand(fingers) at risk. the only reason his thumb was not severed is because the children exiting the car stopped opening the door and closed it so he could take his thumb out. had the door opened all the way his thumb would have been lost. as it remains we spent several hours in an emergency room, he had to have 4 stitches and an xray. because it was on the joint no bones where broken. a terrible accident that very easily could have been prevented.

Reported in: SOUTH JORDAN, UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK63817J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the chrome is peeling off the interior passenger side door handle on my 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. two different passengers have had their fingers sliced open. also, the back drivers side door hung the front door when it was being opened and bent front door.

Reported in: TONEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66887J

STRUCTURE:BODY

the chrome is peeling off the interior passenger side door handle on my 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. two different passengers have had their fingers sliced open. also, the back drivers side door hung the front door when it was being opened and bent front door.

Reported in: TONEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66887J

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

ea10004 - my wife cut her hand on the door handle of our 2007 yukon denali xl. the plastic on the handle came off and created a sharp surface on the door handle.

Reported in: EDMOND OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

door handle on the driver's door separated from the outside door handle/latch assembly. the entire assembly for both driver's side doors were separating from the vehicle doors. when the driver's door handle completely came off the vehicle it could be reinserted, however it was not connected to the latch to function as a means to enter the vehicle. pulling on the handle to open the door was not functional. the door handles will first begin to separate from the door and then eventually the handle/latch functionality is lost. i had to pay the gmc dealership $401.44 to replace the entire outside handle assemblies for both of the driver's side doors.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66817J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door handle on the driver's door separated from the outside door handle/latch assembly. the entire assembly for both driver's side doors were separating from the vehicle doors. when the driver's door handle completely came off the vehicle it could be reinserted, however it was not connected to the latch to function as a means to enter the vehicle. pulling on the handle to open the door was not functional. the door handles will first begin to separate from the door and then eventually the handle/latch functionality is lost. i had to pay the gmc dealership $401.44 to replace the entire outside handle assemblies for both of the driver's side doors.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66817J

AIR BAGS

2007 gmc denali yukon xl service air bags warning displayed intermittently after about 40k, after about 75k came on continuously. dealer replaced a driver seat sensor, costing $ 400. he mentioned seat connector on harness to seat was broken and usually happens at a car wash or something else gets under the seat. also mentioned while the warning message is displayed, airbags will or may not deploy and would be a danger to short people who have the seat fully forward. it sounds like a common problem that this dealer knows about. all gm cars that have this system should be recalled and fixed with a reliable connector.

Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66877J

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

chrome plating on interior door opening handles peels off creating sharp edges that cut occupants fingers while trying to exit vehicle. this is occurring on interior door handles.

Reported in: DUVALL WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

chrome plating on interior door opening handles peels off creating sharp edges that cut occupants fingers while trying to exit vehicle. this is occurring on interior door handles.

Reported in: DUVALL WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

first, the battery dies if the radio is turned on for more than 10 minutes with the engine off. the car needed a jump-start. this happened three different times. second, there is a delay when trying to start the car. the dealer replaced the battery stating "the battery was defective." less than a year later, same thing starts again. so i take it to the dealer for an inspection again. ironically, this time the battery actually died at the dealership. after a few hours, the dealer states that the battery is "defective" again!! and now they're trying to make me pay for the old defective battery that they replaced. my 2007 yukon denali xl was purchased brand new and went through three new batteries. the vehicle only has 30,000 miles on it. what will happen if my wife and three kids are stranded again??? this is not a battery problem. it is an electrical problem gm is trying desperately to cover up. please help. getting very aggravated and frustrated with this issue. it may not seem like a life-threatening issue but this problem does have the potential to become one.

Reported in: CERRITOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66847J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

chrome peeling of on interior door handles that creates sharp edges that cut fingers. really have to be careful in order to not cut fingers when exiting auto.

Reported in: MANCHESTER KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

chrome peeling of on interior door handles that creates sharp edges that cut fingers. really have to be careful in order to not cut fingers when exiting auto.

Reported in: MANCHESTER KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. rims are showing signs of corrosion,flaking and blistering of the chrome on the aluminum rims. 2. vehicle has new battery installed and is being drained some how while the navigation and radio seem to be operating while the vehicle is off. this problem results into a dead battery after vehicle is parked for a several minutes. *note: no solution at this time has fixed the problems listed. i have read hundreds of complaints of this nature and a quick response would be greatly appreciated.

Reported in: BLADENBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66817J

WHEELS

1. rims are showing signs of corrosion,flaking and blistering of the chrome on the aluminum rims. 2. vehicle has new battery installed and is being drained some how while the navigation and radio seem to be operating while the vehicle is off. this problem results into a dead battery after vehicle is parked for a several minutes. *note: no solution at this time has fixed the problems listed. i have read hundreds of complaints of this nature and a quick response would be greatly appreciated.

Reported in: BLADENBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66817J

ENGINE

exhaust manifold mounting bolts fail. manifold separates from cylinder head causing exhaust leak .

Reported in: YORKVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66857J

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i was driving my denali in the city the first time it happened. the truck dropped in speed and lost power. i noticed that the cluster of lights in my dash went out and the vehicle struggled to maintain speed. a little bit down the road i pulled over. i didn't know what happened or what to do. it wouldn't shift gears. i tried to drive it to a mechanic that was close because i had no help available. it struggled to move so i pulled over again. i sat on the side of the road not knowing what to do so i turned it off. after sitting for 10-15 minutes i started it. the check engine light was still on but the dash was back to normal. i began to drive it to see if was ok. it seemed to be at the moment with the exception of a hot transmission according to the warning lights. this was the 1st of many times this would happen. sometimes in the city in the middle of traffic where i couldn't pull over and sometimes going 70mph on the toll road. each time there was a terrible drag in the engine and i would loose power. often it would jerk the whole vehicle as if i slammed on the brakes. this is dangerous frustrating and scary. i live in a climate with lots of snow & ice therefore this is even more of an issue because it causes me to loose control sometimes. this is unacceptable and dangerous!!!!!

Reported in: SOUTH BEND IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66887J

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle remote keyless entry fob non functional despite new equipment and multiple reprogramming. coupled with tire pressure monitoring system malfunctions.

Reported in: NEW BRAUNFELS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66827J

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

both rear door handles of my yukon denali are loose from the door. it is just a matter of time before they fall off and my kids are stuck in the back. i called the dealership and he said that this is a common issue and he has fixed this problem before. however since it is not a safety issue there is not a bulletin. i think having easy and safe access to our kids is pretty important, but since the door were so poorly made and engineered that is not the true issue. i have gone online to see if there was a recall on this issue and to my surprise there is a you tube video on how to fix this common issue and there are blogs and bulletins that this is common. if this is truly common and defective, how come gm is not mandated to address and fix this matter? this is unfair that i need to take money out from my pocket to fix something that was designed poorly. i have had plenty of vehicles and this has never happened to me before and let me remind you this is now my 2nd door in a matter of weeks! please help!

Reported in: BURLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

exterior door handles break out of all four door panels.

Reported in: DOWNERS GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66847J

AIR BAGS

i was driving down the highway at about 65 mph and i notice the dash pad starting to vibrate and then i notice a crack starting to develop and it cracked all the way threw passenger side top vent where the defrost vent is at i've seen many complaints about the same issues.

Reported in: BLOOMINGDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

i was driving down the highway at about 65 mph and i notice the dash pad starting to vibrate and then i notice a crack starting to develop and it cracked all the way threw passenger side top vent where the defrost vent is at i've seen many complaints about the same issues.

Reported in: BLOOMINGDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving in the city, my truck was driving fine. then the stabilitrak came on. when it came on the engine slow down, and almost came to a complete stop while driving on a major road where the speed limit is 55. i was able to pull over and turn the vehicle off. i was able to get it to start and call the gmc dealer, told them what the problem was, and they asked could i bring the vehicle in to see what the problem was. after they service the vehicle, they said that the stabilitrak needed to be replaced. i hadn't even had the vehicle for a full year. before i left the dealer i asked could i still drive the vehicle, they said that i could. so i continue to drive the vehicle. one day while drive the vehicle, it moved forward while my foot was on the brake and shut off. i tried to immediately start it cause i was behind another car at a light. i was glad that it didn't hit another car. it would not start immediately. maybe two minutes it started and when i put it in drive and press the gas it took off fast. while driving, the stabilitrak light comes on and the engine power is gone. if i am not able to pull over, the speed will drop below 20 mph. sometimes the vehicle will take off, with just a little bit of gas. help am scared that it might take off and hit someone or shutoff and hit someone. this is a dangerous problem, that i feel gmc should look into before some dies or really get hurt.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

while driving in the city, my truck was driving fine. then the stabilitrak came on. when it came on the engine slow down, and almost came to a complete stop while driving on a major road where the speed limit is 55. i was able to pull over and turn the vehicle off. i was able to get it to start and call the gmc dealer, told them what the problem was, and they asked could i bring the vehicle in to see what the problem was. after they service the vehicle, they said that the stabilitrak needed to be replaced. i hadn't even had the vehicle for a full year. before i left the dealer i asked could i still drive the vehicle, they said that i could. so i continue to drive the vehicle. one day while drive the vehicle, it moved forward while my foot was on the brake and shut off. i tried to immediately start it cause i was behind another car at a light. i was glad that it didn't hit another car. it would not start immediately. maybe two minutes it started and when i put it in drive and press the gas it took off fast. while driving, the stabilitrak light comes on and the engine power is gone. if i am not able to pull over, the speed will drop below 20 mph. sometimes the vehicle will take off, with just a little bit of gas. help am scared that it might take off and hit someone or shutoff and hit someone. this is a dangerous problem, that i feel gmc should look into before some dies or really get hurt.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

while driving in the city, my truck was driving fine. then the stabilitrak came on. when it came on the engine slow down, and almost came to a complete stop while driving on a major road where the speed limit is 55. i was able to pull over and turn the vehicle off. i was able to get it to start and call the gmc dealer, told them what the problem was, and they asked could i bring the vehicle in to see what the problem was. after they service the vehicle, they said that the stabilitrak needed to be replaced. i hadn't even had the vehicle for a full year. before i left the dealer i asked could i still drive the vehicle, they said that i could. so i continue to drive the vehicle. one day while drive the vehicle, it moved forward while my foot was on the brake and shut off. i tried to immediately start it cause i was behind another car at a light. i was glad that it didn't hit another car. it would not start immediately. maybe two minutes it started and when i put it in drive and press the gas it took off fast. while driving, the stabilitrak light comes on and the engine power is gone. if i am not able to pull over, the speed will drop below 20 mph. sometimes the vehicle will take off, with just a little bit of gas. help am scared that it might take off and hit someone or shutoff and hit someone. this is a dangerous problem, that i feel gmc should look into before some dies or really get hurt.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

fire. while parked in garage 30 minutes after parked. insurance investigator (allstate) did not find a source of the fire. entire hour and vehicle lost.

Reported in: DELTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. the contact stated that smoke started to emit from the steering wheel, the dash board and the passenger side floor board. the failure occurred twice over a period of a year. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the module codes were not responding to each other. the manufacturer was not made of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,572.

Reported in: KALAMAZOO MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66887J

STRUCTURE:BODY

left rear door handle failed. door was not usable from outside. replaced by gmc dealer with part # 1 22738725 for $67.27. body shop reported this was a common failure on this model due to door design using plastic rather than medal to secure the door handle to the body.

Reported in: BELLEVUE NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66837J

STRUCTURE:BODY

left front door handle failed. door was not usable from outside. replaced by gmc dealer with part # 22738721 (s) handle for $78.33. body shop reported this was a common failure on this model due to door design using plastic rather than medal to secure the door handle to the body.

Reported in: BELLEVUE NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK668337

STRUCTURE:BODY

in october 2013, the trailer hitch cover failed due to a broken prong. body shop installed a replacement part; however, from the beginning it did not fit correctly. when compared to old cover, there was a difference in the prong design. in june 2014 the cover did not break or come off the vehicle; however, it was flapping below the bumper. took vehicle into service department for another issue, but, asked service department to have body shop to insure right part installed. service department came back and said "due to poor bumper design, the entire bumper would have to be replaced to insure correct fit." i declined. both my power mirrors were the original problem. service department wanted $1070.00 to replace both mirrors. declined and used another gmc dealer who replaced both for $602.69.

Reported in: BELLEVUE NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66837J