How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 GMC Yukon have?

NHTSA lists 45 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Yukon, which is 18% of all 254 complaints filed for that year.

What is the most common structure or body problem on the 2011 GMC Yukon?

The most frequently described issue is dashboard cracking, typically above the instrument panel or near the airbag housing, reported at a median mileage of 72,500.

Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Yukon dashboard cracking issue?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this area.

Did the dashboard cracking cause any injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes tied to this area, but 1 fire and 2 injuries were reported among the 45 complaints.

2011 GMC Yukon Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 GMC Yukon, 18% of all complaints for the year. The dominant pattern is dashboard cracking near the instrument panel and airbag housing, with median failure mileage at 72,500. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 45; 18% of 254
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 72,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard develops cracks directly over the instrument cluster, sometimes exposing the airbag underneath.
Cracks form above the passenger-side airbag housing and spread toward the center defroster area over time.
Owners describe the dashboard bouncing or flexing when driving over bumps, worsening existing cracks.
A rear passenger door handle detached from the door and needed replacement.
One seat caught fire while the vehicle was running, traced by a dealer to two wires resting on top of each other.

When 2011 GMC Yukon body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 15, 2014, latest Nov 17, 2023.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Nov 2023; peak Jun 2016 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Yukon model year

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

201039 (25%)
201145 (18%)
201223 (25%)
201334 (23%)
201411 (20%)
201519 (3%)
20168 (3%)
20174 (2%)
20182 (3%)
20192 (3%)
20200 (0%)
20218 (2%)
20223 (2%)
20236 (3%)
20243 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 GMC Yukon have?: NHTSA lists 45 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Yukon, which is 18% of all 254 complaints filed for that year.
What is the most common structure or body problem on the 2011 GMC Yukon?: The most frequently described issue is dashboard cracking, typically above the instrument panel or near the airbag housing, reported at a median mileage of 72,500.
Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Yukon dashboard cracking issue?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this area.
Did the dashboard cracking cause any injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes tied to this area, but 1 fire and 2 injuries were reported among the 45 complaints.