2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL, and owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,611 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 29 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the engine and oil warning lights illuminated, and the contact pulled over. There was no indicati”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 16, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, gasoline would leak out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 GMC Yukon (Yukon C1500 2WD, Yukon C1500 XL 2WD, Yukon K1500 4WD, Yukon K1500 XL 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–16 / 20–23 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.3/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic 8-spd |
Compare GMC Yukon Denali XL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon Denali XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 32 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 49 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 34 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 61 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 42 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 22 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 29 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 69 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 23 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 65 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 29 |
| 2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 GMC Yukon Denali XL | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL
How do I know if my 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.