2013 Gmc YUKON XL

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Gmc YUKON XL has 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: dashboard cracking near airbag, noticed it this morning after dropping kids at school. car is garage kept..

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BODY/STRUCTURE

10 complaints

38%

• DASHBOARD CRACKING NEAR AIRBAG, NOTICED IT THIS MORNING AFTER DROPPING KIDS AT SCHOOL. CAR IS GARAGE KEPT.
• THE DASHBOARD IS CRACK. LOOKS LIKE A VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME AND THEY FIXED THE CRACK BUT AFTER I BEEN DRIVING FOR 2 MONTHS THE CRACK IS THERE.
• MY DASH BOARD IS CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG LOCATION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. RESEARCHING THIS HAS SHOWN THAT IT'S A REOCCURRING DEFECT IN THE YUKON, SIERRA, SILVERADO, TAHOE AND SURBURBAN MODELS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE WITHOUT ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION BY THE MANUFAC

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

“DASHBOARD CRACKING NEAR AIRBAG, NOTICED IT THIS MORNING AFTER DROPPING KIDS AT SCHOOL. CAR IS GARAGE KEPT.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

7 complaints

27%

• CRACK IN DASH IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. MAY EFFECT SAFETY OF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR TRAUMA TO THE AREA.
• DASH BOARD SUDDENLY HAS CRACKS IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. THIS CONCERNS MY FAMILY & I'S SAFETY SHOULD THE AIRBAGS EVER NEED TO DEPLOY.
• DASHBOARD CRACKED NEAR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. SINCE THE CRACK OCCURRED, THE DASH NOW SHAKES AS THOUGH IT IS UNSUPPORTED IN THE CENTER WHILE DRIVING (EVEN ON ONLY MINIMALLY BUMPY ROADS). THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER WHILE STILL UNDER A BUMPER-TO-BUMPER

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

“CRACK IN DASH IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. MAY EFFECT SAFETY OF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR TRAUMA TO THE AREA.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

5 complaints

19%

• CRACK IN DASH IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. MAY EFFECT SAFETY OF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR TRAUMA TO THE AREA.
• DASHBOARD CRACKED BY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG. SPONTANEOUS CRACK WITH NO EXTERNAL CAUSE. IT WAS NOT A HOT DAY. STATIONARY VEHICLE.
• THERE IS A CRACK IN MY DASHBOARD THAT COULD SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY.

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

“CRACK IN DASH IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. MAY EFFECT SAFETY OF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR TRAUMA TO THE AREA.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMALLY LOUD POP EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO ROLL AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY,

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMALLY LOUD POP EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO ROLL AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY,”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEIZED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEIZED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 26 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BODY/STRUCTURE: DASHBOARD CRACKING NEAR AIRBAG, NOTICED IT THIS MORNING AFTER DROPPING KIDS AT SCHOOL. CAR IS GARAGE KEPT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: CRACK IN DASH IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. MAY EFFECT SAFETY OF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR TRAUMA TO THE AREA.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: CRACK IN DASH IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. MAY EFFECT SAFETY OF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR TRAUMA TO THE AREA.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMALLY LOUD POP EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO ROLL AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)