2013 GMC Yukon

Routine

Owners filed 117 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 4 times.

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When it fails
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68,000 milesMedian miles at failure

73 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 50,000–60,000 miles.

Most common 2013 GMC Yukon problems

31 of the 117 complaints (26%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or Other38
100
Air Bags · airbags31
101
Structure › Body · body and frame14
000
Engine7
000
Power Train · transmission4
101
Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard · body and frame3
000
Steering3
000
Electrical System3
000
Tires2
000
Service Brakes · brakes2
101

4 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
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.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21V053000
Filed Feb 5, 2021692,526 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL 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 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and 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." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."

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 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328790.

Electrical System14V614000
Filed Oct 1, 2014106,307 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC

Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for this recall is 14515.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission13V001000
Filed Jan 2, 201354,686 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC

Defect. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.

Risk. As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

All 4 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer
Filed Jul 9, 2026172,000 milesAZ

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 GMC Yukon. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,000; however, a diagnostic report at O'Reilly's listed mileage as 172,000.

Power Train
Filed Feb 20, 202660,000 milesAZ

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear tailgate opened independently. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder lane and attempted to shift to park(P); however, the vehicle failed to shift to park(P). No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the failure of the battery light being illuminated was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 11, 2025AL

Steering wheel will not lock when in park and the vehicle is turned off. This is referring to the Steering/Shifter Recall (13V-001).

Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer
Filed Oct 2, 2025273,000 milesMO

Odometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact sold a vehicle to an independent company, Pedal.com; however, was advised that the vehicle was sold to an individual and the odometer appeared to be altered. The contact stated that another individual discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 119,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was 273,000.

Engine
Filed Jul 3, 2025CA

Vehicle equipped with 6.2l v8 engine. Have been experiencing hesitation upon acceleration, decrease in power/reduced performance, trouble starting, abnormal shifting (particularly from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th gear) for about two months. On two separate occassions(once about 1yr ago and the second time about a week ago) during normal use of the vehicle, the car started to shudder and the CEL began flashing. Both times I immediately pulled over and shut off the vehicle. Fluids were good, car has never overheated, regular maintenance has been performed as well. When I turned the car back on, the light was off and didn't show any signs that there was an issue. Two days ago during normal use of the car at about 35mph, a loud knocking/ticking sound started. I was about 1/8 mile from my destination so I attempted to make it there. Driveway is uphill and when I accelerated to get up the hill the sound got much louder and ticking was twice as fast. Shut off the car, let it cool, and knocking sound was just as bad the next time I started the car. Had the car towed to prevent damaging the vehicle further. This car is financed and i have three payments left on the 54 month contract. Today i reached out to the dealer about the issue and asked if I should bring my car to their service dept. I explained how i have been experiencing most of the issues that GM has identified as warning signs that indicate a potential engine failure and I was told theres no way my car has a recalled engine a

Air Bags
Filed Jul 29, 2024TX

I received a safety recall notice for my vehicle and scheduled an appointment for repair, #N212328790. Upon arriving, the dealer advised me there was a very small crack in the dash and if the dash cracked during the removal or installation, GM would NOT reimburse for any damage to the dash. The default was with the manufacturer and if they didn't replace it correctly, I'd be out serious money to replace and maintain the value of the vehicle.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 15, 2023CA

The issue is that we have to sign off on liability for the dealer to install the new safety airbag to state that we are accepting a cracked dashboard. This is ridiculous and the manufacturer (GMC) should have to replace the dashbboard along with the air bag.

Steering
Filed Jul 14, 2023KS

TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT INDICATE STABILITRAC NEEDS SERVICE AND IS NOT ON. OBD CODE READS BAD STEERING SENSOR. ACCORDING TO OTHER GM OWNERS ONLINE THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. MANY SHOW THE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ON LINE. THE WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN OFF AND ON FOR SOME TIME WHEN CAR IS COOL ITS OFF WHEN IT SETS IN THE SUN IT GOES ON. I HAVE CONTACTED THE TOPEKA KS GM DEALER TWICE THIS WEEK TO GET THE COST TO REPLACE THIS SENSOR AND AM TOLD THEY WILL CALL ME BACK BUT NO ONE HAS.

Steering
Filed Jun 4, 2023FL

UNKNOWN. Truck would not move out of gear as the gear shift was just moving up and down and not catching any gears

Power Train
Filed Jan 30, 2023OH

Stopped at a light and went to pull off when the light turned green and the car would not move at the speed of gas I was giving it coasted into the Intersection. I had to turn the car off in the middle of an intersection, restart it and shift back into drive as I got down the road it did the same thing I’ll be in drive and go to apply gas and seems as though the transmission slips causing unsafe driving.

Power Train
Filed Dec 17, 2022IA

The truck locks start locking and unlocking on their own, the stabilitrac and traction control will cycle between on and off, the motor will shut off, it goes to limp mode, check engine light comes on, traction control light comes on, abs light comes on, it has stalled in drive throughs on the interstate, driving around town, the vehicle is at pat clemons gmc in boone iowa, they replaced the bcm and it is still happening, there is an nhsta campaign #14V61400 for a chassis control module recall, this vehicle vin is not in that, but it does exhibit all the symptoms mentioned in the recall, very much a safety issue as it can happen anytime, especially when it is raining or snowing, started about a year ago

Service BrakesCrash1 injured
Filed Nov 21, 2022WI

I call this a "Panic breaking defect" I have experienced this on two different GMC vehicles manufactured 14 years apart. The first was a 1999 GMC suburban with mechanically operated throttle control. The second was my present GMC Yukon XL Denali with electronic throttle control. The defect: The close proximity of the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal makes it possible to have the right foot on both pedals at the same time. This results in high engine RPM and full breaking pressure, however, the anti-lock breaking system releases and re-applies the break pressure repeatedly allowing the vehicle to lunge forward a short distance on each cycle. To remove ones foot from the both pedals so as to apply it to just the break would result in the vehicle, engine being at high RPM, to allow the vehicle to speed forward resulting in a serious collision. True one could use the left foot, if able, on the break and then remove the right foot, allowing the engine to return to idle but on modern automatic transmission equipped cars where the left foot plays essentially no part in driving, such an action is not likely to occur. Also the ignition key could be turned off but with both hands employed to apply maximum pressure on the steering wheel to ensure maximum braking effort, that is not likely to occur either, besides that would result in lack of power steering and vacuum boost to the break system. A proposed solution: In a drive by wire environment it would be simple to send an idle sig

Electrical System
Filed Sep 7, 2022CO

Monday 5th 2022, (2pm)I was driving with the AC on high as I had just left the mall. The interior was hot. As I left the mall and came to a stop light...the car would rev at stop, and continue to do so until the light changed. I had the oil and transmission fluid changed at 135000. It is currently at 138000. I turned off the AC because it did not seem to work (to cool the car down) and rolled the windows down and open the sun roof. Tuesday 6th, I was leaving the store (4pm) and again I turned the AC on and approached a stop light. When I stopped at the light, the car started revving or idling in pulses again as it did on Monday, however as I went to turn right onto the street, there was no power steering at all. Startled, I pressed the brake, shifted into park, turned the SUV off. Then restarted the SUV and the steering had returned to normal. I kept the AC off and drove home.

Structure › Body
Filed Jul 6, 2022GA

Was told by my local dealer that they did not have to complete to recall unless I signed a document holding them blameless if they cracked my dashboard or cracked it worst than it already is. I declined to sign until I could investigate why I absolutely had to sign a document absolving GM of their bad design. I believe it to be unjust and insulting that we are required to choose between the safety of our vehicles vs the possible destruction of the interior due to GM's poor design. I did not get a picture of the document before I left the dealer but was told I could bring it back later if I wanted it fixed but I would have to sign the document.

Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard
Filed May 21, 2022AR

In my 2013 Yukon Denali XL the dash has cracked. It is very common for these to crack over time and I think they should fix it. Also the seat on the driver side is torn.

Tires
Filed Apr 29, 2022MN

On Feb.21-2020 cracks were noticed on all four tires [ only 11,000 miles ] and rubber started to fall off [separation] pics att. With side walls cracking, are these tires safe? [ from blow out ]? I am a senior cit. and do not have the $1500. to replace these four tires, is there a recall? Continental Tire needs to pay $1500. to me or replace, balance and install all four tires at no charge to [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Tire company wants consumer to pay to have these tire replaced.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 28, 2022190,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he was not involved in any crash and did not know what caused the failure. The contact stated that there was no injury. The contact stated that he then rolled the air bags up in order to be able to see as he drove the vehicle to his residence. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer who informed him that the failure was not related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that he had not contacted the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Steering
Filed Mar 24, 2022MS

When driving my steering wheel jerks causing vehicle to veer, stabilitrak snd traction lights flash, lights flicker all the while driving. Vehicle nearly lost control while doing so. Auto shop cannot duplicate the issue nor any codes pop up . Very dangerous for a family while we are driving and saw many complain about this issue.

Tires
Filed Mar 21, 2022MN

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon equipped with Continental tires, Tire line: General Grabber A/TX, Tire Size: 265/70/R17, DOT Number: A3AHHMWW. The contact stated that all four tires had cracks forming on the treads, and the rubber was detaching from the tires. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to send the affected tires to their location in North Carolina for inspection. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was not provided.

Air Bags1 injured
Filed Mar 17, 2022108,000 milesMA

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 20 MPH the driver's side curtain, passenger side curtain and ceiling air bags deployed with no accident occurring. The contact stated her son did not see any warning light illuminated. The contact's son safely pulled over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. The contact's son attempted to restart the vehicle, however it took several attempts to restart the vehicle. The son suffered injuries to the left side of his face and top of head, but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle had not been taken to local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Air BagsCrash
Filed Feb 25, 2022174,000 milesMI

The contact’s son owned a 2013 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while her son was driving 25 MPH on an icy roadway while slowing down to change lanes he lost control of the vehicle after hitting a patch of ice. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle went off the road ran through a residential fence, then collided with a parked vehicle with the rear end, ricocheted off that vehicle, then slid and collided with a tree on the driver’s side door. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated her son was not injured. The vehicle was drivable and driven back to the contact's residence. Later the vehicle was towed to a local dealer where an insurance adjuster declared the vehicle a total loss. The contact stated that she had received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 27, 2022FL

There is an issue with the radio head unit that causes a high pitched noise, even when the radio is off. It happens with anything connected to the radio, like the indicator, seatbelt warning, door ajar warning. The high pitch noise causes migraines and nausea in drivers and passengers. Issue has been ongoing for months. All 3 radio heads installed by dealer have emitted this sound. Dealer refuses to send in 3rd new unit. Relief from sound only happens when the fuse for the radio head unit is pulled. Attaching a picture of the sound frequency after opening the door, car not on.

Structure › Body
Filed Nov 29, 2021PA

Vehicle is kept inside in a garage in Pennsylvania with 53000 original miles. While driving the vehicle a heard a sound that sounded like plastic cracking, low and behold I watched a crack form beginning at the split between the upper dash panel and the larger dash and it continued over the instrument cluster. I also noticed another smaller crack in the panel surrounding the air bag, of which as also been recalled but no solution as of today. Upon researching further I find I am not alone, this is an obvious defect in either part material or assembly and should be covered by a recall. Dealer replacement for this will run around 1,000 dollars. I am worried that if I am involved in an accident not only do I have to worry about pieces of metal being propelled into a passenger now I also have to worry about plastic from a defective dash. Thank you for you attention to this matter.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 29, 2021CT

The dashboard is cracking on both sides with one crack leading to the air bag. This creates a hazard as it could impact airbag or pieces of dash could cause injury as they are sharp. Dealers will not replace although it appears to be known issue

Air Bags
Filed Nov 29, 202160,000 milesGA

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she noticed a vibrating sound coming from the passenger’s side dashboard. She stated that there was a split in the dashboard that was causing the sound. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned that in the event of a crash, the air bag would not deploy. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags) and an appointment was scheduled to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 19, 2021OK

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, upon contacting the dealer, he was informed that since his dashboard was cracked, the recall could not be performed free of charge. The contact was provided an estimate for the dashboard repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer should have covered the cost of the dashboard due to the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard
Filed Nov 17, 202150,000 milesTN

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that he noticed there was a crack on the passenger’s side dashboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard
Filed Jul 28, 2021TX

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that she noticed cracks on the dashboard. There was no impact on the dashboard that could have caused the cracks. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Engine
Filed Apr 29, 2021158,197 milesOH

THE L94 ENGINE P/N 19418446 WITH THE VARIABLE LIFTERS HAVE A PROBLEM OF FAILING AND CAUSING THEM TO STICK AND DAMAGE THE CAM SHAFT. THIS CAUSES A LOUD TICKING IN THE ENGINE AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO EITHER BE REBUILT OR REPLACED AT A COST OF 5 TO 8 THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH NO CONSIDERATION FROM GM. THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING A LOT FROM TALKING TO DEALERS AND OTHER MECHANICS. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT BY GM AS THEY NO LONGER MAKE THIS TYPE OF ENGINE WITH THE VARIABALE LIFTERS. IF THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COVERING PART OF THE COST TO REPLACE / REBUILD THE ENGINE.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 29, 2021120,000 milesAL

DASHBOARD HAD 1 CRACK KNOWN PRIOR TO TAKATA RECALL, WHEN PICKED UP SEVERAL NEW CRACKS NOW EXIST. DEALER DENIED ANY WRONGDOING AND SUGGESTED I PURCHASE A COVER TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. GMC SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF QUALITY CONTROL FOR DASHBOARD AS WELL AS POOR DESIGN/FAULTY DOOR HANDLES THAT BREAK EASILY BUT ENTIRE PANEL PURCHASE IS THE ONLY REMEDY. NO MORE GENERAL MOTOR VEHICLES FOR ME.

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 13, 2021AR

DASH CRACKED OUT IN TWO DIFFERENT SPOTS

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 13, 202160,100 milesNY

DASHBOARD IS CRACKING, DASH IS VIBRATING.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 22, 2021101,000 milesKY

CRACKED DASH

Air Bags
Filed Feb 19, 2021185,000 milesOH

WHILE DRIVING IN TENNESSEE ON A FAMILY VACATION, WE HEARD A CRACK FROM THE FRONT AREA OF THE CAR AND THE PASSENGER SAW THE DASHBOARD HAD CRACKED. THE CRACK IS IN THE MIDDLE THOUGH I'M CONCERNED IT MAY INTERFERE WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IT WAS A SUNNY DAY IN THE SUMMERTIME. THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE WAS SET TO 76 DEGREES. WE WERE ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY, GOING ABOUT 50MPH. WE DID NOT HIT ANY ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS OR HOLES. SINCE THE INITIAL CRACK OCCURRENCE, THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL LENGTHENING CRACKS, IN BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER, (OHIO) WHERE WE HEARD CRACKING SOUNDS BOTH DRIVING AND AT REST (PARKED BUT IDLING) I DON'T HAVE PICTURES AT THIS TIME, THOUGH I CAN PROVIDE CURRENT JPG'S IF NEEDED.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 8, 2021CA

MY 2013 GMC YUKON XL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS IN PRIORITY GROUP 9 ZONE A. I ONLY LEARNED ABOUT THE RECALL ON 8 FEBRUARY, 2021 FROM A THIRD-PARTY, CARFAX, NOT THE DEALERSHIP, GM OR CALIFORNIA DMV, WHERE MY VEHICLE IS REGISTERED. THIS IS 2.5 MONTHS AFTER GMS PETITION TO CANCEL THE RECALL WAS DENIED. SECONDLY, THE DEALERSHIP IS STATING IT CANNOT FIX MY VEHICLE AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE LACK OF REPLACEMENT PARTS AND IT CANNOT PROVIDE ME A TIMELINE OF WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO GM AS WELL AND THEY CANNOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION AND REFER ME BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT PUTTING MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AT RISK BY CONTINUING TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY DEFECT DUE TO THE FACT THAT I CANNOT BE PROVIDED A TIMELY FIX TO THE PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE, I AM CONCERNED WITH THE DELAY IN NOTIFICATION AND THE MANNER OF NOTIFICATION. THE CURRENT SITUATION HAS LEFT ME WITH THE ONLY OPTION OF INCURRING THE ADDITIONAL EXPENSE OF SECURING ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY WHILE I WAIT FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME TO FIX THIS SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE.

Engine
Filed Jan 20, 2021123,000 milesNC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON .THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, A LOUD TICKING NOISE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A CODE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: P3400 CYLINDER DEACTIVATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 2, 2020CA

DASH PREMATURELY CRACKING CAUSING ADDITIONAL RISK TO OCCUPANTS IN THE CASE OF A COLLISION. RESEARCH SHOWS MANY MODELS WITH THE SAME ISSUE NOT BEING COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 28, 202070,670 milesLA

THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE ALL THE WAY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. UPON DOING RESEARCH, THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THESE MODELS. I'VE CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER CARE AND ADVISED THEM OF THE ISSUE AS WELL AS MY CONCERN THAT THE CRACKED DASH BOARD MAY PUNCTURE THE AIRBAG AND BECOME INOPERABLE DURING AN ACCIDENT.

Engine
Filed Oct 3, 2020148,000 milesNY

AT 148000 MILES GOING 35 MPH CYLINDER 4 ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT LIFTER COLLAPSED. I LOOKED THIS UP ON THE INTERNET AND THIS IS SUBJECT OF SEVERAL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS. THIS IS A DEFECT, THIS ENGINE HAS RECEIVED ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT THE DEALERSHIP, NEVER TOWED, AND NEVER OFF ROAD WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. THIS IS ABOUT A $3000 REPAIR JUST FOR THE AFFECTED BANK OF LIFTERS, $4200 TO DO BOTH BANKS OF LIFTERS. THIS IS UNHEARD OF IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE. GM KNOWS THIS IS A FAILURE OF THIS SYSTEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING BUT ISSUE BULLETINS FOR ITS CONSUMERS.

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 20, 2020900,000 milesMI

DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS PLASTIC INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE BOTH CRACKED! DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN TWO SPOTS.

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 16, 2020142,000 milesCA

CRACKED DASHBOARD

Structure › Body
Filed Sep 15, 202055,200 milesTX

2ND DASH THAT HAS CRACKED. FIRST WAS IN APPROX 2015 AND THEN THIS YEAR. LARGE COMPLETE SECTION BROKEN OUT. CAME OUTSIDE TO FIND IT HAD CRACKED AND KEEP WINDSHIELD COVER IN IT. BOTH DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN AND I HAVE REPLACED THOSE. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 55,465 MILES.

Structure › Body
Filed Sep 15, 202055,200 milesTX

2ND DASH THAT HAS CRACKED. FIRST WAS IN APPROX 2015 AND THEN THIS YEAR. LARGE COMPLETE SECTION BROKEN OUT. CAME OUTSIDE TO FIND IT HAD CRACKED AND KEEP WINDSHIELD COVER IN IT. BOTH DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN AND I HAVE REPLACED THOSE. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 55,465 MILES CURRENTLY.

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 30, 202073,000 milesNY

TOP OF DASHBOARD CRACKING IN FRONT OF DRIVERS SEAT. THE CRACK IS TRAVELING TOWARDS THE DRIVER AND AT TIMES YOU CAN SEE IT LIFTING UP ON ONE SIDE OF THE CRACK. I'M AFRAID THAT ONCE IT TOTALLY CRACKS IT WILL CAUSE ISSUES WITH VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AND ALSO OBJECTS FROM THE DAMAGED AREA TO FLY INTO YOUR FACE WILL DRIVING. WENT TO RIVERHEAD GMC FOR MY NYS INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT GM WILL NOT OVER IT.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 29, 2020100,000 milesNC

5 CRACKS LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR DASHBOARD. THESE CRACKS VARY IN SIZE BUT ARE LOCATED ACROSS THE LENGTH OF THE DASH. THERE ARE CRACKS COMPROMISING THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR THE SPEAKER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH AND ALSO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. INTERVENTIONS USED TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURRING AS RECOMMENDED BY GM ARE: CAR IS GARAGE KEPT AND REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IS USED WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE. THESE RECOMMENDED INTERVENTIONS DO NOT WORK. DUE TO THE VOLUME OF CUSTOMERS WITH THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE OR CONCERN, I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR GM TO RESOLVE.

Engine
Filed Aug 21, 2020167,238 milesKS

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ABOUT 70MPH AND THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND I THOUGHT THE CAR WAS GOING TO STALL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ON TO THE SHOULDER AND LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. I THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD SPARKPLUG OR SOMETHING. I HOOKED UP A OBD READER AND GOT CODE P0306. GOT IT TOWED TO FIRESTONE AND THEY DID DIAGNOSTICS. THEY SAID IT WAS A FAILED LIFTER, A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES. THE TICKING NOISE THAT IT WAS MAKING WAS FROM THE FAILED LIFTER. I AM HOPING THE CAMSHAFT IS NOT DAMAGED EITHER.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 2, 20203,000 milesMO

DASH IS CRACKED AT AIRBAG & HAS BEEN SINCE PURCHASED

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 25, 2020140,000 milesAL

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED. IT RATTLES AND SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FROM GMC.

Structure › Body
Filed Jul 21, 2020FL

DASHBOARD CRACKS

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 26, 202038,000 milesNV

I HAVE 3 MAJOR CRACKS ON MY DASHBOARD THAT APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE. WHEN I RESEARCHED IT I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL.

Complaints 1-50 of 117, 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
2013 — this page117400Routine
201263300Routine
2011158502Fatalities 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

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

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.