There are no safety recalls for the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali, but owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 GMC Yukon Denali problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock — 1
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2006 GMC Yukon Denali complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 129,474 miles · reported Sep 5, 2018
The passenger side under dash bored caught on fire. Wile driving down the street it started to smoke and I saw flam. I was able to put flam out and lucky was a block from home. I parked it turned it off it seamed like the fire was out and no smoke .about 15 min later I go out side and my truck is in fire it burnt the whole in side of cab. I believe it was the moter blower that set on fire due to thats were fire came from .as well when I looked under the hood there was nothing wrong with it still perfect condition. So all fire damage I's completey inside SUV were the moter blower is .
Service Brakes · at 198,000 miles · reported Sep 8, 2017
Severe brake line corrosion and corrosion at wheel speed sensors causes ABS to activate at low speeds. I had 2 near miss crashes and then car would not stop and I hit a fence in my yard yesterday. I have 4 other vehicles , a dodge, bmw, and 2 honda, all older than this one, and do not have the. Corrosion on the brake lines. There is an issue with the material used in the gmc brake lines that causes it to severely corrode. Malfunction occurs intermittently.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · reported Oct 10, 2015
When accelerating from a stop the electronic control system kick in bringing the vehicle to a stop! This is very dangerous while in traffic and is a huge safety concern. Dealer suggest replacing the brake sensor or disabling it. First occurrence of this event the vehicle had 35k miles. This should be a recall given the implications of a faulty system.
Power Train · at 65,000 miles · reported May 17, 2014
When accelerating from a red light and turning right, the powertrain suddenly disengaged, nearly causing an accident from unsuspecting drivers behind my yukon. The engine remains on, the shifter (Automatic) has not moved and indicates "drive". Moving the shifter to other gears did not help either. Thinking quickly, I turned off the engine, placed vehicle in "p", restarted, and shifted back to "d" which did not work. I then placed engine in "3" and was able to continue driving in third gear until arriving home. The gmc dealer said they could not find anything wrong, went ahead and changed a…
Exterior Lighting · at 64,000 miles · reported May 17, 2014
The upper brake indicator light (Bar) on top of the rear lift gate door malfunctioned. I did not realize that it had not been working or for how long. Obviously this was a dangerous situation. The dealer claims it "burned out" after discovering it during inspection of another problem, however, none of my other vehicles have ever needed replacements for these LED lights. After paying $300, for a new brake light bar it worked. It seems to me that it shorted out or may have had wires that became corroded. Just one of a multitude of continuing electrical problems with this vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners report latches/locks/linkages problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,000 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.