The Lemon Index2007 GMC Yukon XL.
The 2007 GMC Yukon XL is about average by owner complaints: 44 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 110, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 14 to 16 mpg combined. The best GMC Yukon XL year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 226 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every GMC Yukon XL year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 44K to 137K miles on the car (127 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 65K–143K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 61K–110K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 75K–151K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- electrical 2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALAN…
Show all 4 recalls
- electrical 2008
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON X…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 1091 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ipc gauge fluctuation,…
- 4l60-e/4l65-e/4l70-e automatic transmission fluid leak from oil pump or bell housing area…
- No start, no crank, intermittent electrical operations (check for poor connections within…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedInterior door handle laceration risk2010–2011
- ClosedNon-crash engine compartment fires2008
- ClosedNon-crash engine compartment fires2008
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Interior door handle coating wearing off, became sharp and lacerated my index finger.
2007 GMC Yukon XL owner · NHTSA complaint 10336573
More owner reports
Chrome plating on interior door opening handles peels off creating sharp edges that cut occupants fingers while trying to exit vehicle. This is occurring on interior door handles.
NHTSA complaint 10361044
2007 GM Yukon xl, front interior door handles have peeling chrome paint that cut fingers when opening doors.
NHTSA complaint 10341380
Quick answers
Is the 2007 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 110; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Yukon XL year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2007 GMC Yukon XL problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (25%), doors, locks & latches (18%) and electrical (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon XL have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 GMC Yukon XL get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 GMC Yukon XL problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 44,100 and 137,000 miles. The middle report was at 88,000 miles, from 127 complaints.
Does the 2007 GMC Yukon XL have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 GMC Yukon XL cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 GMC Yukon XL have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
What GMC Yukon XL year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2012 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works