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2005 GMC Yukon Denali

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

36 reports with mileage · 13 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports3 fire reports0 injury reports

Equipment complaints

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Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2009
EquipmentSeatsFire

2005 YUKON DENALI HEATED SEAT CAUGHT FIRE BUT DID NOT SMOKE IT BURNT INTO TEMPURPEDIC PILLOW IN A PLASTIC BAG UP TO 15 HOURS CAUSING ILLNESS AND A MONTH OF BEDREST AND FINANCIAL RUIN FOR A MOTHER OF 4 WHO STILL HAS A RENTAL AND UNABLE TO GO GET CAR THAT IS STILL NOT FIXED. WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO A FUNERAL IN NEWPORT BEACH CA FROM…

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2005 YUKON DENALI HEATED SEAT CAUGHT FIRE BUT DID NOT SMOKE IT BURNT INTO TEMPURPEDIC PILLOW IN A PLASTIC BAG UP TO 15 HOURS CAUSING ILLNESS AND A MONTH OF BEDREST AND FINANCIAL RUIN FOR A MOTHER OF 4 WHO STILL HAS A RENTAL AND UNABLE TO GO GET CAR THAT IS STILL NOT FIXED. WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO A FUNERAL IN NEWPORT BEACH CA FROM OR. GM WOULD NOT FIX MY CAR OR ALLOW IT TO BE SO UNTIL AN INVESTIGATION DUE TO IT BEING A THERMAL EVENT AND INSURANCE SAID NOT TO MOVE DUE TO SPOILATION. I CALLED SOUTH COAST WHO SAID THE INSURANCE WAS ONCE AGAIN OUT FOR PICTURES TODAY NOVEMBER 11TH AND THE INCIDENT HAPPENED OCTOBER 2ND. I AM AFRAID OF THE LONG TERM DAMAGE BREATHING TOXIC FUMES WILL HAVE ON MY 15 YEAR OLD. YOU HAVE NOTHING LISTED UNDER HEATED SEATS PLEASE FORWARD CASES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10291879

Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2009
EquipmentSeatsFire

2005 YUKON DENALI HEATED SEAT CAUGHT FIRE BUT DID NOT SMOKE BURNT INTO TEMPURPEDIC PILLOW UP TO 15 HOURS CAUSING ILLNESS AND A MONTH OF BEDREST AND FINANCIAL RUIN FOR A MOTHER OF 4 WHO STILL HAS A RENTAL AND UNABLE TO GO GET CAR THAT IS STILL NOT FIXED. I AM AFRAID OF THE LONG TERM DAMAGE BREATHING TOXIC FUMES WILL HAVE ON MY 15…

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2005 YUKON DENALI HEATED SEAT CAUGHT FIRE BUT DID NOT SMOKE BURNT INTO TEMPURPEDIC PILLOW UP TO 15 HOURS CAUSING ILLNESS AND A MONTH OF BEDREST AND FINANCIAL RUIN FOR A MOTHER OF 4 WHO STILL HAS A RENTAL AND UNABLE TO GO GET CAR THAT IS STILL NOT FIXED. I AM AFRAID OF THE LONG TERM DAMAGE BREATHING TOXIC FUMES WILL HAVE ON MY 15 YEAR OLD. YOU HAVE NOTHING LISTED UNDER HEATED SEATS PLEASE FORWARD CASES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10291878

Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2005
EquipmentPower TrainStructure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE, WITH THE ENGINE OFF IT BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FOUND THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS STRIPPED. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED. THEN, WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NE…

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DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE, WITH THE ENGINE OFF IT BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FOUND THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS STRIPPED. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED. THEN, WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. THE INDICATOR STILL READ DRIVE, BUT WOULD NOT GO. HE STATED THE STEERING COLUMN DID REGISTER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, AND WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP, IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY STATED TISSUES NORMAL. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY ADJUSTED CABLES, BUT THE WORK ORDER HE RECEIVED SHOWED THAT NOTHING WAS DONE. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR WASN'T HOLDING, IT WOULD FOLD. THE NAVIGATION RADIO SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. THE HEADLINER WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/23/06. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10145287

120 miles · Sep 15, 2005
Equipment

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT COMPLAINT BUT A CONSUMER DEFECT. THE A/C MAKES A NOISE WHEN THE COMPRESSOR ENGAGES OR SWITCHES. THE NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A CD SPINNING AND IS QUITE ANNOYING. IT CAN EASILY BE HEARD AND HAS BEEN GETTING LOUDER OVER TIME. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR TO NO AVAIL. THEY ALSO SAID ENGINEERS ARE INVE…

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THIS IS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT COMPLAINT BUT A CONSUMER DEFECT. THE A/C MAKES A NOISE WHEN THE COMPRESSOR ENGAGES OR SWITCHES. THE NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A CD SPINNING AND IS QUITE ANNOYING. IT CAN EASILY BE HEARD AND HAS BEEN GETTING LOUDER OVER TIME. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR TO NO AVAIL. THEY ALSO SAID ENGINEERS ARE INVESTIGATING AND I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES TO INQUIRE WITH NO UPDATES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN GREAT AND THIS IS NO COMPLAINT AGAINST THEM, JUST A GMC COMPLAINT. A NEW CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE A LOUD A/C UNIT. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10136571

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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