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GMC Yukon Denali Xl 1500: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2012 96 · 2014 94 · 2013 91 · 2017 85

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

202664/100
Too New

19 complaints · 3 recalls · Park-it recall

202582/100
Buy

46 complaints · 2 recalls

202470/100
Buy

147 complaints · 3 recalls

202371/100
Buy

211 complaints · 4 recalls

202274/100
Buy

164 complaints · 5 recalls

202152/100
Caution

295 complaints · 13 recalls

202064/100
Caution

34 complaints · 4 recalls · Park-it recall

201964/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 0 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

201785/100
Buy

147 complaints · 0 recalls

201676/100
Buy

497 complaints · 0 recalls

201572/100
Buy

977 complaints · 0 recalls

201494/100
Buy

77 complaints · 0 recalls

201391/100
Buy

180 complaints · 0 recalls

201296/100
Buybest year

135 complaints · 0 recalls

201164/100
Caution

399 complaints · 5 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2012?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali Xl 1500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the GMC Yukon Denali Xl 1500 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.