GMC Yukon Denali vs Saturn SL
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | GMC Yukon Denali | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,173 | 2,891 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2019 | 1991–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 38 | 433 |
| Fires reported | 22 | 50 |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 304 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 11 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.1% | 27.6% |
GMC Yukon Denali by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
181
15.4%
Airbags
177
15.1%
Electrical System
159
13.6%
Brakes
120
10.2%
Body & Structure
113
9.6%
Engine & Cooling
73
6.2%
Lights
63
5.4%
Stability & Traction Control
52
4.4%
Saturn SL by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
463
16.0%
Brakes
377
13.0%
Electrical System
322
11.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
317
11.0%
Seats
231
8.0%
Seat Belts
181
6.3%
Airbags
164
5.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
140
4.8%