The Lemon Index2007 GMC Yukon.
The 2007 GMC Yukon is about average by owner complaints: 61 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 106, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 14 to 17 mpg combined. The best GMC Yukon year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 548 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every GMC Yukon 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 60K to 126K miles on the car (327 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 75K–150K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 60K–100K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 43K–119K 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
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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 1306 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Door locks, power windows, door courtesy lamps, heated/cooled seat indicators inoperative
- Left front axle shaft difficult to remove
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
- ClosedInterior door handle laceration risk2009–2010
- 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 $3800–5700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Door handle - passenger (front) driver (front) inside door. Chrome is peeling causing an extremely sharp Edge. Were replaced in 2008 under warranty. Car is no longer under warranty. Severe safety hazard. Causes deep cuts.
2007 GMC Yukon owner · NHTSA complaint 10356228
More owner reports
2007 GMC Yukon. Interior door handles. Chrome plating has separated from the top where handle is grabbed. Handles are razor sharp and care is needed when opening door otherwise injury can and has occurred.
NHTSA complaint 10361028
Interior chrome plated door handles, plastic chrome splits open and cuts your hand.
NHTSA complaint 10262221
Quick answers
Is the 2007 GMC Yukon 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 106; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Yukon year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2007 GMC Yukon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (26%), electrical (21%) and transmission & drivetrain (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Yukon 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 get?
14 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 GMC Yukon problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 60,000 and 126,000 miles. The middle report was at 88,000 miles, from 327 complaints.
Does the 2007 GMC Yukon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 GMC Yukon cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $5700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 GMC Yukon have?
4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What GMC Yukon year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2020 and 2019.
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