Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
26
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 2 mention an injury.
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My Yukon Denali XL GM engine that was put in on 07/2022 has already failed. It failed as I was driving down highway at 65 mile per hour. It failed on 04/12/2025. I paid almost $7,000 to have my engine replace due to the original engine failing in early 2022. Now the engine that I paid thousands of dollars for has already failed and has no compression in cylinder 4. I have researched this and can see GM is currently in litigation over car owners reporting engine failure due to either liftors or cams. My car should be considered in this class action lawsuit against GM. It's wrong for a company to take so much money from owners and use an engine that GM knew had issues and was faulty to place it into my vehicle only to have it fail and now make my vehicle undriveable and I am told it's another $8,000 to repair it. GM should address this issue with my vehicle and replace this engine that I had put in in 07/2022. GM was aware of this engine problem with my model car Yukon. GM knew this particular engine that they used in my vehicle on 07/22 (A GM engine) had the issue that GM is being sued for and sure enough the engine has now failed in my Yukon. Please hold GM accountable for this and include my car in this lawsuit.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11733987 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
25
Most reports here involve sudden stalling.
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Recurring System Problems: My vehicle continues to exhibit intermittent system failures, causing unpredictable and potentially dangerous driving conditions. These issues have included: engine stalling, braking issues, electronic system malfunctions].
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11638185 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
6
Most reports here involve loss of braking.
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the towing brakes system fails every day, the blind spot warning fails with every rain day, dashboard is cracking and falling apart, the Crome rims provided by gm the Crome is peeling off and cause loss of air daily
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11481910 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
6
Most reports here involve premature wear.
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THE CHROME MAGS ON MY TIRES/VEHICLE WEAR DOWN AT THE TIRE LINE CAUSING MY TIRES TO LOSE AIR. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. ALTHOUGH I WILL RECORD LAST OCCURRENCE, THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN PAST 5 YEARS RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR REPAIR.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11349370 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
175
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11600217 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
58
Most reports here involve premature wear.
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The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle at the gas station, fuel was leaking out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was lifted. The mechanic then informed the contact that the fuel pump was rusted and that the frame were severely rusted. The contact was informed that the frame was fractured and had holes and was being held up by the body. Additionally, the mechanic informed the contact that the alignment had failed due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The used car dealer where the vehicle was purchased was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 271,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11682477 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
92
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11530337 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov