Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 GMC yukon has 5 recalls, 398 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
398
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V050000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, ...
21V054000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sie...
14V827000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Si...
11V339000
STEERING:LINKAGES
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIER...
11V007000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Recurring System Problems: My vehicle continues to exhibit intermittent system failures, causing unp... |
| Aug 24, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There are several incidents reported regarding ongoing assessment with GMC interplay activity I have... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Numerous difficulties have arisen during the process of driving on multiple occasions. The tablet/Ra... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dash is cracking badly on its own. Is cracking also where airbag is held. Pieces can fly as projecti... |
| May 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There have been several signal within system to have beyond service diagnostic and this have gone th... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am writing to express my concerns and frustrations regarding the recurring issues with my vehicle ... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GMC shuts down while driving. Almost caused 2 accidents. Then it starts back up. Very dangerous!!... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Cracked dash. Very weak |
| Jul 4, 2023 | SEATS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine coolant is usually water–based, and may also be oil. A three–valve–per–cylinder was original... |
| Jun 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We were driving on the freeway and our sunroof unexpectedly exploded. I didn't see any rock or objec... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front dash is cracking by air bag compartment and vents. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | SEAT BELTS | When attempting to install car seats on the 3rd row, the seat belts do not remain locked after pulle... |
| Aug 29, 2022 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE | the towing brakes system fails every day, the blind spot warning fails with every rain day, dashboar... |
| Apr 18, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | R and R shifter cables needed fixed exhaust needed fix brakes needed fixed. Still need air condit... |
| Apr 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I, like thousands of other GMC owners have been frustrated to no end, having to deal with a cracked ... |
| Apr 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Crack in dashboard at the passenger airbag location. |
| Feb 3, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Keep getting traction control and stability issue warnings along with reduced engine power. Idles ... |
| Jan 31, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dash board is cracking in multiple spots. Have contacted GMC multiple times over the years to get it... |
| Oct 25, 2021 | AIR BAGS | 2011 GMC YUKON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ... |