2010 Gmc YUKON XL

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Gmc YUKON XL has 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (41% of all complaints), specifically: dashboard crack at air bag. crack runs from air bag to air vent and has caused dashboard to sag and drop. concerned defect may affect air bag deployment..

2 crash reports 8 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

15 complaints

41%

• DASHBOARD CRACK AT AIR BAG. CRACK RUNS FROM AIR BAG TO AIR VENT AND HAS CAUSED DASHBOARD TO SAG AND DROP. CONCERNED DEFECT MAY AFFECT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
• TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER INFLATOR; HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF T
• THE DASH PANEL IS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND COULD AFFECT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE CAUSE OF THE CRACKS ARE DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE FLEXING OF THE AUTOMOBILE, LACK OF PROPER SUPPORT AND HEAT.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“DASHBOARD CRACK AT AIR BAG. CRACK RUNS FROM AIR BAG TO AIR VENT AND HAS CAUSED DASHBOARD TO SAG AND DROP. CONCERNED DEFECT MAY AFFECT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

10 complaints

27%

• DASHBOARD CRACK AT AIR BAG. CRACK RUNS FROM AIR BAG TO AIR VENT AND HAS CAUSED DASHBOARD TO SAG AND DROP. CONCERNED DEFECT MAY AFFECT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
• DASHBOARD CRACKED ABOVE STEERING WHEEL AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY - PARKED.
• OUR 2010 GMC YUKON XL HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND WELL MAINTAINED. LIKE MANY OTHER GMC TRUCK OWNERS OUR DASH CRACKED RIGHT NEAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. IT IS GETTING LARGER AND HAS STARTED TO EXPOSE THE COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH THE DASH/AIRBAG COVER. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED ON NEWS CHANNELS AND A LAW SUIT HA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DASHBOARD CRACK AT AIR BAG. CRACK RUNS FROM AIR BAG TO AIR VENT AND HAS CAUSED DASHBOARD TO SAG AND DROP. CONCERNED DEFECT MAY AFFECT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

• WHILE DRIVING THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" ALERT POPPED UP AND THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER. THE CAR STARTED TO JUMP. ALONG WITH THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" ALERT THERE WAS ALSO A "STABILITRAK INDICATOR LIGHT" THAT ALSO CAME ON. WE PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED IT. O
• 2010 YUKON XL SLT 4WD WITH 5.3L V8 AT 122,000 MI. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THEN CHECK STABILITRACK, THEN ENGINE POWER REDUCED.
• WARNING MESSAGES SAYS ENGINE SPEED REDUCED, STABILITRAK SYSTEM OFF. UNABLE TO PICK UP SPEED, ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON. VEHICLE IS SHAKING WHILE DRIVING.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" ALERT POPPED UP AND THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER. THE CAR STARTED TO JUMP. ALONG WITH THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" ALERT THERE WAS ALSO A "STABILITRAK INDICATOR LIGHT" THAT ALSO CAME ON. WE PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED IT. O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

3 complaints

• I GOT IN MY CAR TO TAKE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND NOTICE THE HUB ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED GOING DOWN AND CONNECTED TO A SECOND SPOT THAT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN A PRONG PATTERN. IT WAS NOT CRACKED THE AFTERNOON BEFORE WHEN I PICKED UP MY CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL. *TR
• AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES I NOTICED A CRACK IN MY DASH ABOVE MY CONTROL PANEL. I KNOW HAVE 2 MORE NEAR THE AIRBAG. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY IS AIRBAG WAS EVER TO DEPLOY...
• Cracked Dash - multiple cracks around the airbag module, made worse by airbag module replacement. Scared that if the air bags ever go off, the dash will shatter, throwing shrapnel all over the occupants.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I GOT IN MY CAR TO TAKE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND NOTICE THE HUB ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED GOING DOWN AND CONNECTED TO A SECOND SPOT THAT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN A PRONG PATTERN. IT WAS NOT CRACKED THE AFTERNOON BEFORE WHEN I PICKED UP MY CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

2 complaints

• WHILE DRIVING THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" ALERT POPPED UP AND THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER. THE CAR STARTED TO JUMP. ALONG WITH THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" ALERT THERE WAS ALSO A "STABILITRAK INDICATOR LIGHT" THAT ALSO CAME ON. WE PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED IT. O
• 2010 YUKON XL SLT 4WD WITH 5.3L V8 AT 122,000 MI. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THEN CHECK STABILITRACK, THEN ENGINE POWER REDUCED.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 37 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: DASHBOARD CRACK AT AIR BAG. CRACK RUNS FROM AIR BAG TO AIR VENT AND HAS CAUSED DASHBOARD TO SAG AND DROP. CONCERNED DEFECT MAY AFFECT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: DASHBOARD CRACK AT AIR BAG. CRACK RUNS FROM AIR BAG TO AIR VENT AND HAS CAUSED DASHBOARD TO SAG AND DROP. CONCERNED DEFECT MAY AFFECT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: WHILE DRIVING THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" ALERT POPPED UP AND THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER. THE CAR STARTED TO JUMP. ALONG WITH THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" ALERT THERE WAS ALSO A "STABILITRAK INDICATOR LIGHT" THAT ALSO CAME ON. WE PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED IT. O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: I GOT IN MY CAR TO TAKE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND NOTICE THE HUB ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED GOING DOWN AND CONNECTED TO A SECOND SPOT THAT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN A PRONG PATTERN. IT WAS NOT CRACKED THE AFTERNOON BEFORE WHEN I PICKED UP MY CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)