There are no safety recalls for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL, but owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Service Brakes | 8 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 1
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 82,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 145,000 miles · reported Sep 19, 2017
Started car in the morning to go to work. As I do every day. Foot on brake as usual, shift to drive, to begin a turn in my driveway, in making the left turn, which is a downward grade, applied brake, which went to floor. No resistance whatsoever, complete failure of brakes. Kept foot on brake and steered up the grade, then put car into park. Got out, opened hood. Checked master cylinder- no fluid visible at usual line. Checked under vehicle, brake fluid trailing on driveway under path of vehicle, and slow drip from under forward front driver side . Brake lines and connector completely corroded…
Engine · at 165,670 miles · reported May 19, 2017
The vehicle's engine shuts off while driving. Without warning. This happens at various speeds. Loss of brakes and power steering occurs after engine shuts off. This has happened on several occasions at varying speeds. Speed varying between 30 MPH to 70 MPH. Engine will restart (Be turned back on after wait time at the ignition) and drive following these incidents, however incidents reoccur. Also upon taking it to a gmc chevrolet dealership for inspection, service department was unable to find any "codes" related to this. Fuel pressure was tested in stationary position and in driving and fuel…
Electrical System · at 102,000 miles · reported Apr 18, 2016
While driving I noticed that the speedometer needle was erratic going from zero to 120 MPH. When I stopped the needle was stuck at 30 MPH. At the same time the gear shift indicator light went from dull to non existent preventing me from knowing what gear I was in. This was happening sporadically but now the speedometer needle is always on zero and the gear shift indicator is never lit. I saw online that there has been a recall for the instrument panel for the same speedometer problem I AM having but the recall ended with 2004 vehicles even though there is a lot of complaints online with the…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 130,000 miles · reported Aug 31, 2015
While driving on the highway with my cruise control set between 50-70mph, I began noticing my speedometer beginning to jump between 0-120mph causing the limiter to kick in and me losing the ability to control speed. Keep in mind I'm only going between 50-70mph. This later began occurring without the cruise control on. Shortly after this began happening another problem started. Now when the cruise control was set between 50-70mph, the engine would automatically accelerate maxing out the RPM's and sending the vehicle to approximately 80-90mph before I had to hit the brakes or completely cut off…
Unknown or Other · at 92,000 miles · reported Jun 1, 2015
Several days ago - gear shift indicator did not illuminate or was "dull". The illumination/dimness of instrument was sporadic. After a few days same problem with digital odometer. Today, took vehicle to faulker gmc, trevose pa (Purchased this vehicle from them new- original owner) only 92,000 miles on vehicle. Was told no "recalls" for my VIN - charge is $323.11 to replace "instrument cluster". There is a specific recall for this problem - but was told my VIN not included in recall. See NHTSA reference #10010038
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (10 reports), followed by service brakes (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 82,000 miles.
Are GMC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.