Rivian R1S 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 | Rivian R1S | GMC Yukon Denali XL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 280 | 684 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2003–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 57 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 28.2% | 6.6% |
Rivian R1S by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
44
15.7%
Airbags
37
13.2%
Other & Unspecified
32
11.4%
Electrical System
28
10.0%
Seats
17
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
5.4%
Brakes
14
5.0%
Suspension
14
5.0%
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%