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2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints120 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags30
Structure30
Electrical system20
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 11V-339 · Jun 28, 2011 · 739 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Axle: spindle

Recall 11V-007 · Jan 6, 2011 · 30,566 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Yukon XL 1500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yukon XL 1500 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 safety ratings

2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 3 stars (23.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Yukon XL 1500 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Complaint 11456020 · Mar 10, 2022
DASH BOARD PANEL HAS CRACKED OPEN FOR UNKNOWN REASONS CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN WITH SHARP EDGES AND OPENINGS THAT ALLOW OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS/ITEMS TO ENTER VEHICLE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION PANELS. PASSENGER AIR BAG AT DASH BOARD SEEMS DEFECTIVE DUE TO CRACKED DASH BOARD PANELS AND…
Complaint 11228879 · Jul 2, 2019 · 59,276 miles
I HAVE A 2011 YUKON XL, DASH CRACKED BELOW THE AIRBAG AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2012. ON NOVEMBER 13, 2016 THE NEW DASH CRACKED ABOVE THE AIRBAG. I AM CURRENTLY FIGHTING WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND GMC CORPORATE. I'M BEING TOLD THAT AS A SECOND OWNER GMC WILL NOT REPLACE THE DASH, REGARDLESS…
Complaint 10926624 · Nov 17, 2016 · 66,000 miles

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