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2011 Gmc Yukon problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (52) · Structure:body (19) · Vehicle Speed Control (5)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

77 /100
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Compared against other Gmc Yukon model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 4 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 20 complaints 20 25–50k 50–75k miles: 19 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 16 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 8 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 12 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 4 complaints 150k+

83 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

158
Complaints
5
Recalls
1,617
Service bulletins
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Deaths

Safety recalls (5)

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V050000 · 2,641,272 vehicles

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. G

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V054000 · 1,778,128 vehicles

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-8

Electrical System:ignition 2014-12-30 · campaign 14V827000 · 84,192 vehicles

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

Risk: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.

Steering:linkages 2011-06-28 · campaign 11V339000 · 739 vehicles

Defect: 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.

Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: 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.

Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 2011-01-06 · campaign 11V007000 · 30,566 vehicles

Defect: 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.

Risk: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

Fix: 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.

Service bulletins (1,617)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.

Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2026-01-16 · PIT6400A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this pi communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-na-255: wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.

Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Showing the 6 most recent of 1,617 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2025-01-24 · Vehicle Speed Control

“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].…”

2024-08-25 · Vehicle Speed Control

“there are several incidents reported regarding ongoing assessment with gmc interplay activity i have noticed this have become a dangerous drive ability inside acceleration controls governor sets whiling driving engine play transmission shifts this have gone beyond everyday practices during drive times this have been very noticeable during anyone ti…”

2024-08-02 · Vehicle Speed Control

“numerous difficulties have arisen during the process of driving on multiple occasions. the tablet/radio continues to reset, and the traction control sensor light continues to illuminate. i have communicated with the gmc service center on several occasions, and each time, no issues were found. during an oil change at another dealership, no service r…”

2024-07-06 · Unknown Or Other

“i am writing to express my concerns and frustrations regarding the recurring issues with my vehicle despite multiple service appointments at classic gmc arlington. despite numerous attempts to address these problems, i continue to experience issues with continuity of service and performance fueling system and coolant system problems (twice in six m…”

2024-05-12 · Unknown Or Other

“there have been several signal within system to have beyond service diagnostic and this have gone through many gmc service centers every time i have service are no issues to provide every time after there are many continued issues arise. deactivations are occurring more frequent than before purchase.constant play with computer system.…”

2024-02-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“gmc shuts down while driving. almost caused 2 accidents. then it starts back up. very dangerous!!!…”

2023-11-17 · Seats

“engine coolant is usually water–based, and may also be oil. a three–valve–per–cylinder was originally slated for the ls7, and was abandoned imputable to design complexities. e85 ethanol should is an understatement to the ‘war on fossil fuels.’ the l98 is a modified version of the l76, with increased power and reduced redundant hardware. a vee…”

2023-08-25 · Air Bags

“as per tread act that confirms reimbursement for recalled items, i replaced the takata airbag on 09/18/2019 after a recall issue by nhtsa, but prior to gmc manufacture initiating the repair. general motors refused to reimburse the cost of the replacement of the airbag. under tread act the manufacturer is required to reimburse any repair prior to a…”

2023-07-04 · Unknown Or Other

“front dash is cracking by air bag compartment and vents. …”

2023-02-28 · Unknown Or Other

“r and r shifter cables needed fixed exhaust needed fix brakes needed fixed. still need air conditioning fixed was told the hoses are all cut this is how the sold us the yukon. i took it back twice and they would not fix it. i have tried calling and talking to people to see what to do. could you please help me.we used all our money for down payme…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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