2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls

Most common 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	7
Structure	3
Air Bags	3
Electrical System	2
Power Train	1

What owners report

2022-03-10, Air Bags
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 recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

2019-07-02, Air Bags
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 ASSOCIATED TRIM PIECES. IT APPEARS THAN UPON AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THERE WOULD BE POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL OCCUPANT/PASSENGER INJURIES DUE TO THE BROKEN/LOOSE FITTING/SUB-STANDARD DASH BOARD PLASTIC PIECES.

2018-06-01, Unknown Or Other
MY DASH IS CRACKED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES AND IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYS THIS WILL HAVE DASH BOARD PIECES FLYING IN THE CABIN DUE TO THE CRACKS

2018-05-03, Unknown Or Other
DASH IS CRACKING OVER INSTRUMENTS AND IT IS CRACKING MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY IF AIR BAG DEPLOY TIT WILL SEND DASH FRAGMENTS INTO THE FRONT 2 PASSENGERS FACE . THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR . THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT FOR GENERAL MOTORS.

2018-03-26, Unknown Or Other
DASHBOARD CRACK

2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 questions

Does the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500: Steering:Linkages; Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (7), Structure (3), Air Bags (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.