How common are Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL?

NHTSA lists 32 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 25% of all 128 complaints filed for that year.

What is the main structure or body issue on the 2011 Yukon XL?

Most owners describe dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag and steering column, with some reports of the dash cracking further with age.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 72,500 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Yukon XL.

Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL dashboard or tailgate issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Yukon XL.

Did any structure or body complaints involve fire or crashes?

One fire was reported among the complaints in this area, but no crashes or injuries were recorded.

2011 GMC Yukon XL Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL, 25% of all 128 complaints filed for the year. The dominant pattern is dashboard cracking near the airbag, with failures reported at median mileage of 72,500. No related recalls are listed.

Structure & Body complaints: 32; 25% of 128
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 72,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard cracks near the passenger airbag and instrument cluster, sometimes described as spreading over time until it splits the dash.
Dashboard cracking near the steering column and vents, occurring even on vehicles described as low-mileage and in good condition.
Dashboard shaking violently while driving around 40 mph, accompanied by a large crack near the passenger airbag and behind the steering wheel.
Tailgate lift pistons fail, causing the tailgate to fall unexpectedly when opened, including a case where it fell on a child.
Exterior door handles separate from the door panel on both the driver and passenger side, making it hard to enter or exit the vehicle.

When 2011 GMC Yukon XL body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2013, latest Aug 22, 2025.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Aug 2025; peak Apr 2016 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Yukon XL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20057 (7%)
20062 (6%)
200742 (19%)
200830 (23%)
200910 (18%)
20109 (14%)
201132 (25%)
201211 (27%)
201313 (37%)
20141 (6%)
201514 (4%)
20168 (3%)
20176 (4%)
20183 (5%)
20190 (0%)
20201 (2%)
20212 (1%)
20221 (1%)
20234 (2%)
20242 (3%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL?: NHTSA lists 32 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 25% of all 128 complaints filed for that year.
What is the main structure or body issue on the 2011 Yukon XL?: Most owners describe dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag and steering column, with some reports of the dash cracking further with age.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 72,500 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Yukon XL.
Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL dashboard or tailgate issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Yukon XL.
Did any structure or body complaints involve fire or crashes?: One fire was reported among the complaints in this area, but no crashes or injuries were recorded.