2011 GMC Yukon

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 158 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 5 times.

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When it fails
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70,000 milesMedian miles at failure

83 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 40,000–50,000 miles.

Most common 2011 GMC Yukon problems

79 of the 158 complaints (50%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags79
201
Unknown or Other38
000
Structure › Body · body and frame14
000
Engine7
002
Service Brakes · brakes4
000
Electrical System4
000
Wheels2
000
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration2
000
Steering2
000
Structure › Body › Door · body and frame1
000

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21V050000
Filed Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21V054000
Filed Feb 5, 20211,778,128 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.

Electrical System › Ignition14V827000
Filed Dec 30, 201484,192 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC

Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

Risk. If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.

Steering › Linkages11V339000
Filed Jun 28, 2011739 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC

Defect. GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle11V007000
Filed Jan 6, 201130,566 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.

Risk. THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Engine
Filed Jan 24, 2025TX

Recurring System Problems: My vehicle continues to exhibit intermittent system failures, causing unpredictable and potentially dangerous driving conditions. These issues have included: engine stalling, braking issues, electronic system malfunctions].

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Aug 25, 2024TX

There are several incidents reported regarding ongoing assessment with GMC interplay activity I have noticed this have become a dangerous drive ability inside acceleration controls Governor sets whiling driving engine play transmission shifts this have gone beyond everyday practices during drive times this have been very noticeable during anyone time RPM gauges constantly disrupted radio functions remote controls are at play many problems are being serious illegal assessed during drive compulsive fuel guagement.I have been placed at dangerous risk by interplay noticability. Now slight tick sounds after full services sparkplug and wire as tuneup oil changes fuel services and coolant same recurring problems continued after serviced alignment services.controls are very strong

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 2, 2024TX

Numerous difficulties have arisen during the process of driving on multiple occasions. The tablet/Radio continues to reset, and the traction control sensor light continues to illuminate. I have communicated with the GMC service center on several occasions, and each time, no issues were found. During an oil change at another dealership, no service recommendations were mentioned, yet a list of offset services was listed on Mopar. As I continued to drive, I noticed that the speed controls were limiting speeds, necessitating self-serviced accelerated drives. This has been ongoing for some time while driving and has required ongoing fuel adjustments. I have received tune-up services, coolant services, fuel services, wheel balancing, and several alignments, which have recently caused significant inconvenience. Routine maintenance has been performed, and the RPM gauge remains constant during operation. Make a unsafe drive.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 6, 2024TX

I am writing to express my concerns and frustrations regarding the recurring issues with my vehicle despite multiple service appointments at Classic GMC Arlington. Despite numerous attempts to address these problems, I continue to experience issues with Continuity of service and performance Fueling system and coolant system problems (twice in six months) Stabilizer link light illumination during startup RPM acceleration while slowing down or stopping Ticking sound from the engine. Each time I bring my vehicle in for service, I am told that there are no issues with the performance, idle, or spark plugs, despite having recently received a full service tune-up. I suspect that there may be intentional damage or tampering with my vehicle, which is causing these persistent problems.I have not had any prior issues or service lights illuminated before, and there were no incidents reported by the previous owners. I believe there may be fraudulent activity involving the manufacturer and service providers. schedule a thorough inspection and diagnosis to address these recurring issues.

Unknown or Other
Filed May 12, 2024TX

There have been several signal within system to have beyond service diagnostic and this have gone through many GMC SERVICE CENTERS EVERY TIME I HAVE SERVICE ARE NO ISSUES TO PROVIDE EVERY TIME AFTER THERE ARE MANY CONTINUED ISSUES ARISE. DEACTIVATIONS ARE OCCURRING MORE FREQUENT THAN BEFORE PURCHASE.CONSTANT PLAY WITH COMPUTER SYSTEM.

Engine
Filed Feb 2, 2024AZ

GMC shuts down while driving. Almost caused 2 accidents. Then it starts back up. Very dangerous!!!

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 2, 2024AZ

Cracked dash. Very weak

Engine2 injured2 killed
Filed Nov 17, 2023PA

Engine coolant is usually water–based, and may also be oil. A three–valve–per–cylinder was originally slated for the LS7, and was abandoned imputable to design complexities. E85 ethanol should is an understatement to the ‘war on fossil fuels.’ The L98 is a modified version of the L76, with increased power and reduced redundant hardware. A Vee engine is common configurations of internal combustion consisting of two cylinder banks connected to a common crankshaft.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 25, 2023CA

As per Tread Act that confirms reimbursement for recalled items, I replaced the Takata airbag on 09/18/2019 after a recall issue by NHTSA, but prior to GMC manufacture initiating the repair. General Motors refused to reimburse the cost of the replacement of the airbag. Under Tread Act the manufacturer is required to reimburse any repair prior to actual recall.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 4, 2023WA

Front dash is cracking by air bag compartment and vents.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 28, 2023PA

R and R shifter cables needed fixed exhaust needed fix brakes needed fixed. Still need air conditioning fixed was told the hoses are all cut this is how the sold us the Yukon. I took it back twice and they would not fix it. I have tried calling and talking to people to see what to do. Could you please help me.we used all our money for down payment at time.

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 25, 2022IL

Manufacturing flaw in the dash in certain model years causing dash to crack in multiple places without any outside influence.

Service Brakes
Filed Aug 30, 2022AR

The towing brakes system fails every day, the blind spot warning fails with every rain day, dashboard is cracking and falling apart, the Crome rims provided by gm the Crome is peeling off and cause loss of air daily

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 6, 2022TX

I, like thousands of other GMC owners have been frustrated to no end, having to deal with a cracked and highly unsafe vehicle dashboard. I own a 2011 GMC Yukon and my dashboard has cracked so bad, that it’s not only aesthetically unappealing but it poses a grave danger to myself and all passengers inside. If I were to be involved in an accident and the airbag deploy, it would send shards of hard sharp plastic through our faces. You can imagine how much pressure would be behind those sharp pieces as they embed into someone’s face. GMC owes it to its consumers to recall these dashboards and make it right. I feel GMC is intentionally and wrecklessly placing my family in danger by blatantly refusing to recall this obvious problem. As an American consumer, can you help me with this please? Thank you

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 6, 2022VA

Dash board is cracking in multiple spots. Have contacted GMC multiple times over the years to get it fixed. GMC will not fix or replace even though I have been having the same problem since 2014-2015. New cracks keep appearing.

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 14, 2022ME

Crack in dashboard at the passenger airbag location.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 17, 2022WV

Vehicle has a cracked dash in three places. One over speed odometer the other right at the air bag passenger another in middle. Vehicle is garage kept all year round.

Service Brakes
Filed Feb 4, 2022131,814 milesMA

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 60-65 MPH, the check engine warning light, the ABS warning light, the emergency parking brake warning light, the stability tract warning light, the warning indicator “Service Brake System” and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed but felt rigid and failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal with more pressure, but it hesitated to respond, causing 40 feet in stopping distance delay. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the EBCM module, the BPCM module and the valve ABS unit needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,814.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 8, 2021PA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the recall; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 3, 2021VA

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 25, 2021TX

2011 GMC YUKON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE'S AGE.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 14, 2021TX

I have replaced the battery and alternator. My door locks keep locking and unlocking on the own while driving, all my electrical in my car dim and keep resetting, my gauges are going all over the place. My car will turn itself off. While stopped at a red light, it seems to want to go on its own. While not running, I get in to leave, and my key at times don’t want to turn over. Then at times I try to start it and it will tell me theft control and won’t crank. When I’m out of my vehicle at home, my car will lock itself when the setting is turned off. The problem has been going on for a year but only getting worse now.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed May 13, 202190,000 milesMN

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY AND HAD TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO HIS HOME ADDRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 9, 2021AL

DASH CRACKED

Air Bags
Filed Mar 22, 2021VA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V054000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS FRUSTRATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RECALL NOTICE HOWEVER, THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED SOUTHERN BUICK GMC GREENBRIER (1300 S MILITARY HWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320) OF THE RECALL NOTICE AND THE DEALER OFFERED THE CONTACT ANOTHER VEHICLE FOR PURCHASE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 31, 2021LA

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2011 GMC YUKON FROM MY PARENTS. THEY ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. THIS VEHICLE WAS KEPT UNDER THIER CARPORT AND NOT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE DASHBOARD HAS MULITPLE CRACKS. MOST CONCERNING IS THE CRACKS NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. WHAT IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT, THE DASHBOARD COULD BECOME SHRAPNEL IMPALING MYSELF OR MY PASSENGER. ALSO THE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD COULD SPLINTER AND PUNCTURE THE AIRBAG MAKING THEM INEFFECTIVE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND EVEN LAWSUITS. I AM APPALLED TO KNOW YOU AND GMC ARE AWARE OF THE RISKS OF THE CRACKED DASHBOARD CAUSING GREAT BODILY HARM OR DEATH. YOU AND GMC HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I HAVE A 2002 HONDA ACCORD THAT SITS IN THE SUN AND THE DASHBOARD IS IN PERFECT CONDITION.

Engine
Filed Jan 20, 2021145,000 milesMO

MY 5TH CYLINDER EXPLODED. I HAD A P0305 CODE FOR 5TH CYLINDER MISFIRE, TOOK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE COIL PACK ON THAT CYLINDER ON 10/20/2020 AND 01/17/2021 THE 5TH CYLINDER EXPLODED CAUSE CHUNKS OF METAL TO BE THROWN THROUGH THE SIDE AND CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. IT WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT BUT I WAS JUST ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO DRIVE WHEN I HEAR A NOISE AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH THERE IS CURRENTLY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE GM FOR THE HIGH FAILURE RATE OF 2010-2014 YEARS FOR VEHICLES THAT USED THE 5.3LITER ENGINES; THE 6.2 LITER ENGINE, THE ONE IN MY VEHICLE, WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE SAME PLANT AS THE 5.3 LITER. GM FAILED TO DISCLOSE TO THE PUBLIC OF THE KNOWN DEFECT TO THE ENGINES.

Service Brakes
Filed Nov 28, 2020125,000 milesNY

HAVING AN ONGOING ISSUE WHILE DRIVING. I'VE BEN ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN AND SNOW GOING 65-70 MPH AS WELL AS DRY PAVEMENT. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DASHBOARD WILL LIGHT UP SAYING SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE SYSTEM, ABS , PARK ASSIST OFF AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS UP AND BLINKS . I WILL LOOSE MY BRAKES I THEN HAVE TO PUMP MY BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES TO GET TO EVEN SLOW DOWN OR STOP . IT'S ALSO HAPPENED WHEN I AM DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET. WHEN I PULL OVER TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND GOES BACK TO NORMAL FOR A SHORT DISTANCE. WEATHER DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A FACTOR OR SPEED. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY DON'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. HAD THEM REPLACE BEARINGS AS WELL AS SPEED SENSORS AND IT IS STILL HAPPENING. AND I HAD A CODE COME UP FOR CYLINDER MISFIRE AND KNOCK SENSOR. THEN TAKE IT GARAGE AND NOTHING IS WRONG.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 24, 2020162,000 milesGA

THIS AIR BAG DANGER HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A WHILE. I CONTACT THE DEALER AND NO ACTION TO FIX. THEY INDICATE NO SOLUTION AND NO PARTS TO REPAIR AT PRESENT.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 23, 2020TN

THE DASHBOARD HAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND COULD CAUSE HARMFUL PLASTIC TO SHOOT TOWARDS PASSENGER IF THE AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE INTERIOR TO MAKE LOUD DASH SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING AFFECTING THE EXPERIENCE OF THE DRIVE.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 9, 202042,000 milesAL

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE IN MULTIPLE PLACES ON TOP OF AND ALONG SIDE OF THE INNER AIRBAGS AND UNDER A COLLISION THESE PIECES OF THE DASH COULD AND IN MY OPINION AND THE OPINION OF GM BODY REPAIRMAN WILL VERY LIKELY BECOME A FLYING PROJECTILE CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS. I AM REQUESTING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THIS UNSAFE SITUATION BEFORE TURNING IT OVER TO COUNCIL FOR RECOVERY. ALSO BE ADVISED THAT ALL PRECAUTIONS WERE TAKEN TO PROTECT THE DASHBOARD WITH USE OF WINDSHIELD SUN DEFLECTORS/SHADES.

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 15, 202050,000 milesWI

MY DASH BOARD HAS TOW CRACKS AND IS READY TO FALL APART. ONE CRACK RUNS THE FULL WIDTH OF MY DASHBOARD AND IS DIRECTLY ABOVE MY SPEEDOMETER AND THE OTHER IS JUST TO THE RIGHT OF MY GLOVE BOX. CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE ISSUES WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND AIR BAGS. THE CRACK ABOVE MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO AND THE OTHER 2 YEARS AGO.

Wheels
Filed Aug 15, 2020750,000 milesWI

THE CHROME MAGS ON MY TIRES/VEHICLE WEAR DOWN AT THE TIRE LINE CAUSING MY TIRES TO LOSE AIR. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. ALTHOUGH I WILL RECORD LAST OCCURRENCE, THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN PAST 5 YEARS RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR REPAIR.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 11, 2020AL

DASH IS CRACKED NEXT TO THE AIR BAG TOWARD THE WINDSHIELD AND IS DROPPED DOWN. AFRAID IF IT KEEPS DROPPING DOWN OR IS BUMPED HARD WILL SET THE AIR BAG OFF. IF THE AIR BAG GOES OFF THE DASH COULD SHATTER CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHOEVER IS IN THE VEHICLE. AFRAID IT BEING NEXT TO THE AIR BAG.

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 7, 202080,000 milesWI

2 DASH BOARD CRACKS - BELIEVE CAUSE IS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF DASHBOARD DUE TO POOR DESIGN BY GMC. ONE CRACK RUNS APPROX 5-6" DIRECTLY ABOVE SPEEDOMETER WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY AFFECT THE AIRBAGS AND SPEEDOMETER FUNCTION. THE SECOND CRACK IF ON PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 2, 2020127,000 milesTN

DASHBOARD CRACKED ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAG. *TR

Air Bags
Filed May 25, 202070,000 milesOK

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS YUKON DENALI AND ABOUT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, A CRACK DEVELOPED ON MY DASH. I'M NOT SURE HOW IT HAPPENED, BUT ONE DAY, I JUST NOTICED IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM, AND THEY QUOTED ME ABOUT $2000 TO REPAIR IT. IT JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE, AND I'M AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ON IT'S ON SOMETIME BECAUSE THE CRACK KEEPS GETTING BIGGER. I ALSO NOW HAVE A CRACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASH ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL.

Air Bags
Filed May 16, 2020MA

I TOO HAVE THE CRACKED DASHBOARD IN MY 2011 GMC DENALI. NOT ONLY IS IT A SAFETY HAZARD, BECAUSE APPARENTLY ITS A LABOR INTENSIVE JOB NO ONE WILL TAKE ON THE TASK OF FIXING IT. I BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT DASH AND I CANT FIND ANYONE TO INSTALL IT. THE RATTLE NOISE IT CREATE IS UNIMAGINABLE AS NOW A LOCKING CLIP HAS BROKEN. I'M TOTALLY AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT TO DO. IT HAS ALSO DECREASED ITS TRADE IN VALUE. I WENT TO BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEY DROPPED THE VALUE BY 2,000.00 BECAUSE OF THE DASH. MY ONLY HOPE IS THAT I DON'T END UP IN AN AIR BAG INCIDENT AS I'M CONFIDENT THE DASH WILL SHATTER AND LAUNCH PROJECTILE PIECES. *TR

Structure › Body
Filed May 8, 2020112,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 9, 202065,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG HOUSING. COACHELLA VALLEY BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 78960 VARNER RD, INDIO, CA 92203, (760)610-0449, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. *BF*JB

Structure › Body
Filed Dec 25, 201938,000 milesCA

MUTIPLE REDISTRIBUTING OF VECHICLE BY FRAMED POLICE RETALIATION AND TERRIFFS CONTROLING SIGNAL AND CUMMUNICATIONS THROUGH THE NEGLIGENT USE OF PARTS FROM MY TRUCKS BUILD BASED OFF OF SALES MEN CLAIMING TO PROTECT THE FINANCING DEPARTMENTS AND TRANSFER OF TITLES OF INCORPORATED DEALS DEALERS RIGHTS TO INVESTIGATING HIGH CACULATORY VARIABLES

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 20, 201985,000 milesNJ

THE DASH BOARD WHERE THE AIR BAG IS LOCATED CRACKED AS WELL AS THE OTHER SIDE OF THE -DASHBOARD NEAR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTS ONLINE DOCUMENTING THE ISSUE.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 13, 201925,000 milesPA

DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND WILL POSSIBLY CUT AIRBAG OR DRIVER IN A CRASH. PLASTIC IS BRITTLE AND COULD SHATTER. SUSPENSION HAS POOR DAMPENING. TRUCK WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BY DEALER ONLY TO FAIL SOON AFTER REPAIRS. TRUCK BOUNCES OVER SHARP BUMPS AND BECOMES DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS AND SHAKES

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 15, 201957,800 milesSD

THE UPPER DASH PANEL CRACKED. THERE IS A LARGE CRACK IN THE CURVED PORTION OF THE DASH ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND GAUGES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO ANY EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES - IT IS ALWAYS PARKED INSIDE A GARAGE. I WENT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING UNUSED FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOTICED THE CRACK RIGHT AWAY AS IT IS VERY NOTICEABLE. NOW, WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A VERY AUDIBLE RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASH. ASIDE FROM THIS BEING AESTHETICALLY AND AUDIBLY HIDEOUS, I AM WORRIED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE TO BE INVOLVED IN A CRASH THE CRACKED PIECES OF THE DASH COULD MORE EASILY INJURE SOMEONE. I ALSO FEAR THE CRACKED PIECES THAT ARE RATTLING INSIDE THE DASH COULD PUNCTURE THE AIRBAGS AND RENDER THEM USELESS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND CARE THIS VEHICLE RECEIVES.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 16, 2019LA

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS RECALL REMEDIED BY TO NO AVAIL. I AM CONSTANTLY BEING TOLD REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 12, 2019130,000 milesAL

A CRACK APPEARED ON THE FRONT DASH NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND CRACKED OVERNIGHT. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG WORKING PROPERLY.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 4, 201947,000 milesAZ

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKING FOR NO REASON. THERE IS A CRACK WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS INSTALLED. I'M CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, ITEMS LIKE THE SPEAKER IN THE DASH BOARD WILL BECOME PROJECTILES. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS THEN POTENTIALLY SHARDS OF BROKEN PLASTIC WILL ALSO BE FLYING THROUGH THE CABIN.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 30, 2019140,000 milesNC

AS YOU'RE ALREADY AWARE OF FROM SEVERAL PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS, THE DASH BOARD IN OUR VEHICLE IS CRACKED OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND IS ALSO CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH. IT IS SPREADING OVER THE ENTIRE DASH AND COMPROMISED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM, WHICH IS TRULY A HAZARD. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. AND, THIS IS NOT A RESULT OF HEAT CRACKING THE DASHBOARD B/C WE KEEP OUR CAR IN THE GARAGE AND HARDLY DRIVE IT DURING THE WEEK! THIS IS DEFINITELY A DEFECT WITH GMC AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY WON'T RECALL IT!! EVEN TOYOTA HAS THE SAME ISSUE, EXCEPT THEY OFFERED A RECALL AND ALLOWED OWNERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED. THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY HAZARD AND I'M SO DISAPPOINTED IN GMC. CHEAP AND WON'T FIX THEIR MANUFACTURE MISTAKE!!!

Air Bags
Filed Aug 10, 2019CA

TAKATA RECALL GM AND TAKATA HAVE NOT RESOLVED THIS REMEDY. I'VE CHECKED TWICE A YEAR FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND GET NOWHERE ON REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE RECALL FROM THE GM DEALER.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 4, 201975,000 milesFL

DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES. MAINLY AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

Complaints 1-50 of 158, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2015
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20271000Routine
202644300Do not drive
202558200Routine
2024106300Routine
2023246400Above average
2022185510Routine
20213451300Above average
202037400Do not drive
201955210Do not drive
201870300Routine
2017196310Routine
2016271500Do not drive
20155291040Above average
201456310Routine
2013117400Routine
201263300Routine
2011 — this page158502Fatalities reported
2010105420Routine
200994500Routine
2008188450Routine
2007428452Fatalities reported
200627300Routine
200585530Routine
2004159410Routine
2003204620Above average
2002158530Routine
2001197801Fatalities reported
2000166901Fatalities reported
1999204200Above average
199880313Fatalities reported
1997133130Routine
199670410Routine
199590730Routine
199458400Routine
199317100Routine
199219201Fatalities reported

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Reading this record

2 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Feb 5, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.