2007 GMC YUKON XL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 GMC Yukon XL has 3 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report catastrophic engine failure and unexpected airbag deployments. One report describes the engine failure caused by low oil pressure due to worn bearings. Another complaint details multiple airbags deploying without warning. One inquiry concerns aftermarket conversion documentation.
Common Issues- Engine failure. A vehicle suffered catastrophic engine failure at 168,000 miles due to low oil pressure from worn engine bearings affecting cylinders 7 and 8, requiring engine replacement at the owner’s expense.
- Airbag malfunction. At approximately 178,000 miles, all airbags except the driver’s side did deploy independently without warning lights, blocking the driver’s view and requiring manual cutting of airbags to regain visibility.
- Documentation request. An owner requested verification and documentation regarding a limousine conversion of the vehicle, seeking confirmation if the factory performed the modification.
Six recalls affect multiple vehicle systems including electrical and airbag components. The recalls involve risks of fire and airbag inflator explosions which can lead to serious injury. Most recalls require dealer servicing to correct defects at no cost to owners.
Recalls- Heated washer fluid system. (NHTSA Recall 10V240000) Approximately 1,365,070 vehicles are affected by a defect causing thermal incidents in the heated washer fluid module, which can melt surrounding plastic and potentially ignite a fire. Dealers will remove and disable the component and provide an updated owner manual insert. The recall began June 11, 2010.
- Passenger airbag inflator, Zone A. (NHTSA Recall 21V050000) About 2,641,272 vehicles sold or registered in several states including Alabama and California carry airbag inflators with propellant that can degrade, causing inflator explosions and risk of metal fragments injuring occupants. GM notifies owners and replaces defective inflators free of charge. Notification started in early 2021.
- Passenger airbag inflator, Zone B. (NHTSA Recall 21V050000) Included within the above recall number for Zone B states, affecting certain 2007-2008 models. Same defect and remedy as Zone A applies without "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisories.
- Passenger airbag inflator, Zone B and C. (NHTSA Recall 21V052000) Covers 557,023 vehicles including later models registered in Zone B and all models in Zone C with similar defective inflators risking explosion and injury. GM will replace inflators at no charge. Owner notification mailed in 2021.
Owners dealing with repeated engine failures, airbag malfunctions, or ongoing recall repairs may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal counsel can provide guidance based on specific circumstances.
2007 GMC YUKON XL Summary
2007
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
4563365
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 GMC YUKON XL
557023 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 GMC YUKON XL
2641272 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 GMC YUKON XL
1365070 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Risk: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Complaints
2007 GMC YUKON XL
ID: 2069175AIR 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
ID: 2066392SEATS
I have a 2007 GMC Yukon. This car has been converted from the inside into a small limousine. Bench to bench with drinks bar in the middle. I would like to ask you, if I give you the chassis number, can you check if this car was converted at your factory? Can I receive a letter from you documenting this change? Attached are pictures of the car
2007 GMC YUKON XL
ID: 2059956POWER TRAIN
In June 2021 at approximately 168,000 miles the engine suffered catastrophic engine failure while driving. I was forced to replace the engine at my cost as it was out of the original warranty. I was told the cause of the engine failure was due to low oil pressure over an extended prior of time from worn engine bearings which resulted in a dropped value in cylinder #7 and #8.