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2010 GMC Yukon Denali: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 53 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (47% of complaints); the 2012 model year looks more trouble-free.

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0
recalls
53
owner complaints
0
fire reports
79,500
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: air bags (47%)

Common problems

Computed from 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)47% · 15 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)28% · 9 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)13% · 4 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)6% · 2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3% · 1 complaint
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)3% · 1 complaint
Dashboard is cracked. An entire piece cracked off just over the steering wheel and it cracked on the passenger side near the air bag. I am not certain exactly when it cracked.Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2018
Dashboard cracked. There is a crack all of a sudden on the dash panel above the odometer. Vehicle is garage kept and not exposed to direct sun or extreme cold much at all.Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2018
Noticed cracks in dashboard. One over the inst. Panel on the drivers side. The other is on the passenger side right up to where the air bag is located.Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2018
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My plastic dash board is badly cracked in multiple spots, this is a safely concern of mine due to the fact that I always have passengers with me, my wife, children, family and friends. I worry that if an airbag deploys the plastic will fly off at a high speed and harm someone worse than the collision impact. Please take this complaint into consideration. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *pmOwner report · Air Bags · May 2018
Driving back from a local ski area to home, the dash cracked right in front of my eyes. The temperature was a low of 30 degrees that day and we turned the defroster on to about 69, not liking the car hot. It goes right into the passenger airbag storage which makes me wonder if the dash will explode if the airbag deploys or it could pop the airbag before or during it's use.Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2018
As we are driving down the interstate our yukon loses all power, engine turns off, stability control message comes up, tire pressure sensor message comes up. We pulled over to the side of the road and try refiring the engine. It feels like the engine is about to jump out from under the hood. We turn it off and wait about 5 minutes. Start the engine back up after waiting and it drives ok, but engine light is on. This has happened to us twice in two days time.Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2018
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc yukon denali. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the valve lifters were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,743.Owner report · Engine · Nov 2017
Cracked dash, I believe it's a safety issue. If I were involved in an accident I feel it would cause shrapnel to be fly everywhere. Very sharp plastic would fly as any passenger especially if the faulty air bags went off.Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2017
The vehicle has a cracked dashboard which can be a safety feature for the air bags etc. Gmc knows they have an issue but won't recall it.Owner report · Structure · Aug 2017
Dash has 2 cracks. Took it to an upholsterer last year to try to stop the crack and it worked until now. The crack is at the instrument panel. The second crack is at the air bag inset.Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2017

When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. The most complained-about area is air bags (47% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2010 GMC Yukon Denali problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 79,500 miles or less.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.