2007 GMC Yukon problems and complaints

Owners have filed 777 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Yukon. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (352), Structure (143), Unknown Or Other (108).

Key takeaways

  • 777 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 28 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 83 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags35245%
Structure14318%
Unknown Or Other10814%
Electrical System7810%
Engine598%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)587%
Power Train415%
Latches/Locks/Linkages284%
Vehicle Speed Control284%
Service Brakes233%
Engine And Engine Cooling182%
Visibility162%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2007 GMC Yukon 4-DR. w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-08-13

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to open as needed. The contact researched and became aware that the issue was a known failure. The contact was informed that an undisclosed repair needed to be performed to release the tailgate. The contact stated that the area was extrem...

Air Bags - filed 2026-07-21

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon XL. The contact state that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated with an audible chime, and the message "Service Air Bag" was displayed. The contact was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the driver’s side front impact sensor need...

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-17

transmission seized up

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More for the 2007 GMC Yukon

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.