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2011 GMC Yukon Denali recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali, but owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
96
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 GMC Yukon Denali vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 GMC Yukon Denali problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other60
Air Bags26
Structure15
Suspension2
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Wheels2
Seats2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Power Train1
Child Seat1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 12
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
  • Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 GMC Yukon Denali complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 13, 2019
The top portion of the dashboard is cracking in two places. One over the instrument cluster and the other crack is by the passenger dashboard airbag. This is a known defect with this generation of gmc/chevy trucks and suvs.
Air Bags · reported Apr 20, 2019
Tamara recall. This recall has been since 2016 and still not resolve. I AM active duty military and pcsing overseas. I have to ship my vehicle and they will not ship it with an unresolved recall. I AM not sure what else to do...I have contacted the dealership and gmc and they offer no resolution for my issues.
Seats · at 120,000 miles · reported Apr 17, 2019
The seat caught on fire while the car was running. My child was sleeping and smoke was coming out from under his booster seat and his legs. I contacted gmc and they said this had never happened before and we should contact our insurance company, though, when we took it to the technicians at the dealership (For the inspection), they saw where two wires were on top of one another and the seat had caught on fire. This is a serious problem. I searched online and there are many stories out there, I AM just not sure if people are reporting them---or if they realize that gmc makes similar cars so…
Structure · at 95,000 miles · reported Jan 21, 2019
Dashboard cracking through out the top of the whole dashboard including surrounding the airbag on passenger side. I was told this happens in multiple trucks at the dealership as well as shown proof
Electrical System · at 120,000 miles · reported Oct 12, 2018
The car seat warmer in the back of the car caught on fire while our seven year old was asleep in the car. He was in his booster seat. The seat warmer was not on. (This was in august 2018.) we smelled a burning smell and there was a smoldering flame under his legs. The car was stationary, not in motion. It was idling in a parking lot.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (60 reports), followed by air bags (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.