2014 Gmc YUKON DENALI XL

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Gmc YUKON DENALI XL has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (83% of all complaints), specifically: i have replaced two door handles on this vehicle. one under warranty and one i had to pay to $180.00 to have replaced and in both case my 6 year old had them come unattached from the frame while he was trying to get in. i have owned three of these vehicles and in the first model year 2010 the door.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

5 complaints

83%

• I HAVE REPLACED TWO DOOR HANDLES ON THIS VEHICLE. ONE UNDER WARRANTY AND ONE I HAD TO PAY TO $180.00 TO HAVE REPLACED AND IN BOTH CASE MY 6 YEAR OLD HAD THEM COME UNATTACHED FROM THE FRAME WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO GET IN. I HAVE OWNED THREE OF THESE VEHICLES AND IN THE FIRST MODEL YEAR 2010 THE DOOR
• DASHBOARD CRACKING BY PASSENGER AIRBAG AND ON TOP DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD.
• I NOTICED A CRACK TO THE RIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THEN LATER NOTICED A CRACK NEAR THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG WHEN MY SUV HAD ABOUT 59,000 MILES ON IT. THE CRACKS HAVE GROWN AND ARE NOW CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION. I TOOK MY YUKON TO EWING GMC ON 4/29/2019 WHERE THEY ACKNOWLEDGED

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE REPLACED TWO DOOR HANDLES ON THIS VEHICLE. ONE UNDER WARRANTY AND ONE I HAD TO PAY TO $180.00 TO HAVE REPLACED AND IN BOTH CASE MY 6 YEAR OLD HAD THEM COME UNATTACHED FROM THE FRAME WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO GET IN. I HAVE OWNED THREE OF THESE VEHICLES AND IN THE FIRST MODEL YEAR 2010 THE DOOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

1 complaints

17%

• DASH BOARD CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES. IF AIRBAGS DEPLOY, SHARDS OF THE DASHBOARD WILL GO FLYING. AFTER RESEARCH THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GMC.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DASH BOARD CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES. IF AIRBAGS DEPLOY, SHARDS OF THE DASHBOARD WILL GO FLYING. AFTER RESEARCH THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GMC.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: I HAVE REPLACED TWO DOOR HANDLES ON THIS VEHICLE. ONE UNDER WARRANTY AND ONE I HAD TO PAY TO $180.00 TO HAVE REPLACED AND IN BOTH CASE MY 6 YEAR OLD HAD THEM COME UNATTACHED FROM THE FRAME WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO GET IN. I HAVE OWNED THREE OF THESE VEHICLES AND IN THE FIRST MODEL YEAR 2010 THE DOOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: DASH BOARD CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES. IF AIRBAGS DEPLOY, SHARDS OF THE DASHBOARD WILL GO FLYING. AFTER RESEARCH THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GMC.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)