Mercedes Benz GL450 vs GMC Yukon Denali XL
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 | Mercedes Benz GL450 | GMC Yukon Denali XL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 281 | 684 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2017 | 2003–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.7% | 6.6% |
Mercedes Benz GL450 by year
What breaks
Airbags
78
27.8%
Brakes
31
11.0%
Suspension
31
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
27
9.6%
Electrical System
24
8.5%
Other & Unspecified
20
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
5.3%
Seats
13
4.6%
GMC Yukon Denali XL by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
119
17.4%
Airbags
100
14.6%
Electrical System
77
11.3%
Body & Structure
68
9.9%
Lights
60
8.8%
Brakes
56
8.2%
Engine & Cooling
53
7.7%
Stability & Traction Control
35
5.1%