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.
2013 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 117 owner complaints about the 2013 GMC Yukon, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-053 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 GMC Yukon has problems
117 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
32Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
22Structure
10Electrical system
10Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Steering
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Tires
2Fuel/propulsion system
87 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 32 | 2 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 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 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.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position.
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?
73kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 air bags complaints. 65% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles13under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 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
2013 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2013 GMC Yukon SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (24.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 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.
I received a safety recall notice for my vehicle and scheduled an appointment for repair, #N212328790. Upon arriving, the dealer advised me there was a very small crack in the dash and if the dash cracked during the removal or installation, GM would NOT reimburse for any damage to the dash. The…
The issue is that we have to sign off on liability for the dealer to install the new safety airbag to state that we are accepting a cracked dashboard. This is ridiculous and the manufacturer (GMC) should have to replace the dashbboard along with the air bag.
Was told by my local dealer that they did not have to complete to recall unless I signed a document holding them blameless if they cracked my dashboard or cracked it worst than it already is. I declined to sign until I could investigate why I absolutely had to sign a document absolving GM of their…
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