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2007 GMC Yukon XL reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
123
24 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
AIR BAGS
57 complaints
Recalls on record
3
see below
Reported harm
4 reported crashes · 20 injuries

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#3,651

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs GMC median

-125

median 248 across 165 GMC records

Vs 2005-2009

-146

median 270 complaints in 846 records

Top component share

46%

Air Bags: 57 complaints

What owners report fails — 2007 GMC Yukon XL

  • AIR BAGS 57
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11
  • ENGINE 10
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6
  • POWER TRAIN 5

3 recalls on record for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL

  • NHTSA 21V052000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
  • NHTSA 21V050000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
  • NHTSA 10V240000 · 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 GMC Yukon XL units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

NHTSA has 123 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (57 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 GMC Yukon XL units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Yukon XL?

Owners most often report problems with: air bags (57), unknown or other (11), engine (10), vehicle speed control (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2007 GMC Yukon XL?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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