2011 Gmc YUKON

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2011 Gmc YUKON has 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: dashboard is cracking over instrument cluster and at two corners of airbag. appears to be a rampant issue on gm vehicle 2007 to 2013. no relief or help from gm, very concerned what might happen with cracked dash during airbag deployment. *tr.

3 crash reports 5 injuries

216

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

79 complaints

37%

• DASHBOARD IS CRACKING OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AT TWO CORNERS OF AIRBAG. APPEARS TO BE A RAMPANT ISSUE ON GM VEHICLE 2007 TO 2013. NO RELIEF OR HELP FROM GM, VERY CONCERNED WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN WITH CRACKED DASH DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
• THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE CRACK IN THE PASSENGER SIDE GOES RIGHT TO WHERE THE AIRBAG IS.
• I'M A 2011GMC YUKON OWNER THAT HAS A CRACKED DASH THAT IN ONLY A MATTER OF TIME IS GOING TO AFFECT THE AIR BAG. WHEN I REACHED OUT TO GMC, THEY TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR AN ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN BEFORE THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“DASHBOARD IS CRACKING OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AT TWO CORNERS OF AIRBAG. APPEARS TO BE A RAMPANT ISSUE ON GM VEHICLE 2007 TO 2013. NO RELIEF OR HELP FROM GM, VERY CONCERNED WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN WITH CRACKED DASH DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

55 complaints

25%

• THE DASHBOARD HAS PROGRESSIVELY BEING CRACKING FOR OVER A YEAR. IT HAS NOW BECOME VERY BAD IN TWO AREAS. ABOVE THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE AND ALL AROUND THE HOUSING ABOVE THE ODOMETERS THERE ARE SEVERAL LONG CRACKS. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE SPREADING RATE WILL INCREASE WITH PIECES POSSIBL
• LOOSE DASHBOARD THAT REPEATEDLY RATTLES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
• DASHBOARD CRACKED ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND RATTLES REPEATEDLY WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE.

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

“THE DASHBOARD HAS PROGRESSIVELY BEING CRACKING FOR OVER A YEAR. IT HAS NOW BECOME VERY BAD IN TWO AREAS. ABOVE THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE AND ALL AROUND THE HOUSING ABOVE THE ODOMETERS THERE ARE SEVERAL LONG CRACKS. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE SPREADING RATE WILL INCREASE WITH PIECES POSSIBL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

27 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED LARGE CRACKS THAT EXPOSED THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
• GMC 2011 YUKON CRACKED DASH OVER STEERING COLUMN. WAS NOT DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CRACK HAS SLOWLY GROWN UP THE DASH. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD FRACTURES OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HOUSING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD HAD FRACTURES AND SEPARATED NEAR THE DEFROSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED LARGE CRACKS THAT EXPOSED THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

14 complaints

• THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE STABILI-TRAC SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED IN THE DIC, THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED IN THE DIC, THEN ENGINE POWER REDUCED BY 16% IN THE DIC. DROVE VEHICLE TO EXIT RAMP AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT O
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7

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

“THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE STABILI-TRAC SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED IN THE DIC, THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED IN THE DIC, THEN ENGINE POWER REDUCED BY 16% IN THE DIC. DROVE VEHICLE TO EXIT RAMP AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

7 complaints

• THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE STABILI-TRAC SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED IN THE DIC, THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED IN THE DIC, THEN ENGINE POWER REDUCED BY 16% IN THE DIC. DROVE VEHICLE TO EXIT RAMP AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT O
• TRAVELLING AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY (60 MPH) , THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND A STABILITRAK MESSAGE IS SHOWN. POWER TO THE ENGINE IS DRAMATICALLY REDUCED. CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. A SECONDAY MESSAGE APPEARS TO CHECK THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. VERY CLOSE TO GETT
• TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE BREAKS EASILY. VECHILE WAS STATIONARY

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 216 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: DASHBOARD IS CRACKING OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AT TWO CORNERS OF AIRBAG. APPEARS TO BE A RAMPANT ISSUE ON GM VEHICLE 2007 TO 2013. NO RELIEF OR HELP FROM GM, VERY CONCERNED WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN WITH CRACKED DASH DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE DASHBOARD HAS PROGRESSIVELY BEING CRACKING FOR OVER A YEAR. IT HAS NOW BECOME VERY BAD IN TWO AREAS. ABOVE THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE AND ALL AROUND THE HOUSING ABOVE THE ODOMETERS THERE ARE SEVERAL LONG CRACKS. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE SPREADING RATE WILL INCREASE WITH PIECES POSSIBL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED LARGE CRACKS THAT EXPOSED THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE STABILI-TRAC SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED IN THE DIC, THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING APPEARED IN THE DIC, THEN ENGINE POWER REDUCED BY 16% IN THE DIC. DROVE VEHICLE TO EXIT RAMP AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)