2007 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 GMC Yukon XL recalls

Most common 2007 GMC Yukon XL problems

Problem areas named in the 97 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	58
Unknown Or Other	11
Engine	10
Structure	9
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Power Train	5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	5
Latches/Locks/Linkages	4
Electrical System	4
Exterior Lighting	2

What owners report

2026-08-13, Latches/Locks/Linkages
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to open as needed. The contact researched and became aware that the issue was a known failure. The contact was informed that an undisclosed repair needed to be performed to release the tailgate. The contact stated that the area was extremely difficult to access to release the tailgate. The contact had scheduled an appointment with a certified mechanic to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.

2026-07-21, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon XL. The contact state that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated with an audible chime, and the message "Service Air Bag" was displayed. The contact was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the driver’s side front impact sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,264.

2025-12-17, Air Bags
In these vehicles between two thousand and five and two thousand and seven are constantly, such as my vehicle, low oil pressure and lower rod bearing failure constant is which what I have and due to wiring cruise control becomes no good because of computer failure. I cannot afford to fix the lower rod bearings and notice that you have already a recall for trucks, twenty twenty one and up.But this problem has been ongoing from gm since twenty twenty five or more. I also took my vehicle in for an airbag recall.And after that, I still have an airbag light on after they fix the airbag recall.0

2025-10-12, Structure
Part number 15816854 and says replaced by 15756444 cab pressure releaf vent rubber degrades and is open allowing exhaust fumes to go into cab of vehicle they are located above taillights of vehicle while driving sucks exhaust fumes into vehicle no parts available to fix vehicle and not normal serviceable part

2025-02-27, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, all the air bags were independently deployed, except the driver's steering wheel air bag. The contact pulled over and had to cut all the side curtain air bags and the passenger’s side front air bag which were blocking the view of the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.

2007 GMC Yukon XL questions

Does the 2007 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Electrical System; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Yukon XL?

Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (58), Unknown Or Other (11), Engine (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 GMC Yukon XL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.