2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2011
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2021
“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.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2019
“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”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2018
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“I am having issues with the antenna in my truck. The radio is constantly going in and out. My onstar has stopped working completely. My bluetooth drops calls within a few min of taking the call if I can even get it to answer the call. Cosmetically the issues I am having is the dash has a huge crack right behind the steering wheel it goes all the way across to the passenger airbag. If I was to have a front end crash shards of plastic would go flying this is a safety hazard. I just purchased this vehicle about 2 weeks ago 3/11/17 and have had these issues since purchased. Any recommendations are welcomed. Thank you.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2017
“I have a 2011 yukon xl, dash cracked below the airbag and was replaced under warranty in 2012. On november 13, 2016 the new dash cracked above the airbag. I am currently fighting with the dealership and gmc corporate. I'm being told that as a second owner gmc will not replace the dash, regardless that I've put 55,000 of the 66,000 miles on the vehicle and have owned 90% of its time on the road. From everything I've read, the dash will become a projectile if the airbag is deployed and quite possibly seriously injure any vehicle occupants. This is a very common, dangerous situation that gmc needs to correct via recall.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2016
“The dashboard started with a small crack a month ago and has grown into large crack that crosses the entire dash. I feel this poses a very dangerous issue if a accident occurs and the air bag inflates, this crack could cause the pieces of plastic dashboard to come apart and either damage airbag before inflation or injure passager/driver with flying plastic debris. It is also very unsightly. I shouldn't have paid over $50k for a vehicle and have issues like this occur.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2016
“The NHTSA website shows that for our VIN campaign 14v827000 calls for its ignition switch to be inspected and possibly replaced. Pitre gmc in albuquerque says that their internal list (vis?) does not include this recall, so they will not do the inspection. I have had no symptoms of a problem. I just want to prevent a possible future safety issue. Is the NHTSA database or the gm database correct? What can be done to fix the one that is wrong? I noticed the discrepency on 10/29/15.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2015
“Pressed tailgate button to open and as opening tailgate fell onto child removing a bag from tailgate. Motor for the tailgate attempted to reopen tailgate and tailgate fell again on child. Passerby and parent held tailgate open to remove child. Brought to dealership they were able to recreate and repair. Failed lift pistons. The are no physical indicators, electronic, illuminated or audio warning of this possibly recurring. Lift gate has a greater weight then side doors and is gravity fed. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2013
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2012
Recalls - 2 campaigns
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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Is the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:linkages. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.