Total Complaints
4 filings
GMC YUKON DENALI · model year
2019 GMC YUKON DENALI
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2019GMCYUKON DENALI carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2019 YUKON DENALI is engine with 2 filings, followed by tires (1) and electronic stability control (esc) (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2019 YUKON DENALI. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20250121ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made loud knocking sounds, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode but was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lifters had failed, and that the engine needed to be disassembled for further inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Mileage: 72,000
20250121ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle had an oil change approximately 50 miles prior to the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle lost automotive power and the contact was able to pull into a nearby gas station. The vehicle failed to restart. The message "Battery System failure" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the GMC App diagnosed the vehicle with Stabili-trak Stability Control System Failure. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with metal shaving in the engine which caused the noise. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost and remained at the local dealer. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an undisclosed NHTSA Investigation. The manufacturer
Mileage: 115,000
20250121ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle had an oil change approximately 50 miles prior to the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle lost automotive power and the contact was able to pull into a nearby gas station. The vehicle failed to restart. The message "Battery System failure" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the GMC App diagnosed the vehicle with Stabili-trak Stability Control System Failure. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with metal shaving in the engine which caused the noise. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost and remained at the local dealer. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an undisclosed NHTSA Investigation. The manufacturer
Mileage: 115,000
20191113TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC YUKON DENALI EQUIPPED WITH FOUR BRIDGESTONE ALLIANZ TIRES, SIZE: 275/50/R22 (NA). WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY BUICK GMC (1857 EDWARDS LAKE RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235, (205) 718-7565) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES FAILED TO BALANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED THE TIRES. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,300. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN.
Mileage: 6,300
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2019 GMC YUKON DENALI have?▼
The 2019 GMC YUKON DENALI has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC YUKON DENALI?▼
The most-complained component for the 2019 GMC YUKON DENALI is ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
Is the 2019 GMC YUKON DENALI safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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