Model year record
2012 GMC Yukon Denali Xl recalls & problems
The 2012 GMC Yukon Denali Xl has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 23 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (13 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali Xl.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2012 GMC Yukon Denali Xl 1500 SUV 4WD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 23.7% |
2012 GMC Yukon Denali Xl 1500 SUV RWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 23.7% |
2012 GMC Yukon Denali Xl 2500 SUV 4WD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
2012 GMC Yukon Denali Xl 2500 SUV RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 13 | 68,000 mi |
| StructureBody | 7 | 51,500 mi |
| Air bags | 7 | 68,000 mi |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Unknown or other
EXTREME HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. ALSO MY DASHBOARD HAD SEVERAL CRACK IN IT AND IT'S GETTING MORE.
- Structure › Body
TWO CRACKS ON THE DASH BOARD HAVE FORMED. ONE ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SECOND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INTERSECTING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. UNKNOWN IF ITS INTERFERING WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
- Unknown or other
THE UPPER DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN EXPOSING MANY COMPONENTS INTENDED TO REMAIN COVERED IN THE CAR. DUE TO THE CRACK OCCURRING THE WIDTH OF THE UPPER DASHBOARD, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE DASHBOARD COMING DISLODGED DURING A CRASH OR FORCEFUL BRAKING INCIDENT AND INJURING VEHICLE PASSENGERS.
- Structure › Body
FRONT DASH CRACKED NEAR THE STEALING COLUMN AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG. VEHICLE STATIONARY
- Air bags
LARGE CRACK IN DASHBOARD AROUND AIRBAG, AND ABOVE CONTROL PANEL. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF AIRBAG, AND DASHBOARD IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT END CRASH. VEHICLE IS GARAGE PARKED. GMC WANTS $1,600 TO REPLACE ON A 6 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT.
- Unknown or other
DASH IS CRACKING AND FALLING APART. STARTED AS SMALL CRACK AND JUST CONTINUES TO GET LARGER AND MORE WIDE SPREAD.
- Air bags
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES INCLUDING AROUND THE AIR BAG CAUSING CONCERN FOR SAFETY IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH.
- Air bags
THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED AND RATTLES NEAR THE AIR BAG. THIS IS CONCERNING THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR, THE CRACKED DASH COULD CAUSE FURTHER BODILY HARM. THIS DEFECT JUST SHOWED UP UNEXPECTEDLY AND I AM AFRAID WILL CRACK MORE AS TIME GOES ON. I CANNOT RECALL IF IT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.