repaired · 2023 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 GMC Yukon XLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2010 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-050 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 GMC Yukon XL has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Structure
3Engine
2Steering
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Seat belts
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 GMC Yukon XL 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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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
2010 vs. every other Yukon XL 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 GMC Yukon XL, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Yukon XL owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was in a head-on collision (T-bone) going over 40 mph. Despite the severity of the collision no airbags deployed and both front seatbelts failed. Error Codes: B0052:00 Deployment commanded; B0015:04 Driver seat belt buckle tensioner deployment loop open; B0022:04 Passenger seat belt buckle…
WE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE SAYING THE PROPELLANT IN THIS INFLATOR MAY DEGRADE AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO HIGH HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO EXPLODE DURING A DEPLOYMENT. AN INFLATOR RUPTURE MAY CAUSE METAL FRAGMENTS TO PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG AND INTO…
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD APPROACHED A CORNER HIT A ICY SPOT THEN DRY SPOT SPUN ME AROUND AND WENT INTO THE DITCH. SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DID NOT HIT ANY OBJECT OR ROLL THE VEHICLE. ALSO DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CURRENT RECALL ON AIR BAGS FOR MY VEHICLE.
Own a 2010 Yukon XL?
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