Mercedes Benz S 500 vs GMC Yukon XL Denali
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 S 500 | GMC Yukon XL Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 43 | 106 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 2001–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 17% |
Mercedes Benz S 500 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
13
30.2%
Electrical System
8
18.6%
Brakes
3
7.0%
Body & Structure
3
7.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
7.0%
Tires
3
7.0%
Engine & Cooling
2
4.7%
GMC Yukon XL Denali by year
What breaks
Brakes
36
34.0%
Electrical System
15
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
12
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.6%
Tires
6
5.7%
Stability & Traction Control
5
4.7%
Suspension
4
3.8%
Steering
3
2.8%