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 YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 105 owner complaints about the 2010 GMC Yukon, 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 October 8, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 GMC Yukon has problems
105 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
53Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
26Structure3 crash/fire/injury
8Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Steering
3Electrical system
3Power train
3Vehicle speed control
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
88 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 53 | 2 |
| Structure | 26 | 3 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 GMC Yukon 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.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
86kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 air bags complaints. 65% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles17under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Yukon 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 median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2010 GMC Yukon 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 GMC Yukon, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Yukon owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Yukon. The contact stated the front driver’s side dashboard was fractured. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) and took the vehicle to a local dealer to be repaired. The dealer declined to service the vehicle under recall due…
The dashboard on our 2010 GMC yukon was cracking. While driving to pick up my daughter from school, the dashboard center section calapsed inside the dashboard. It was very alarming and is leaving the airbag case exposed.
Dash is cracked scared that sharp objects may fly into my family face if air bags are deployed the truck lost all power and left me and my daughter stranded right in the middle of traffic about got hit thank God we didn't GM needs to take care of these matters and take it seriously people could be…
Own a 2010 Yukon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.