Is dashboard cracking common on the 2013 GMC Yukon?

Yes. Structure & Body complaints make up 34 of 146 total complaints (23%) for the 2013 Yukon, and most of the sample complaints describe dashboard cracking near the airbag.

At what mileage does the dashboard cracking usually happen?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 miles at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Yukon.

Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Yukon dashboard cracking?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Yukon.

Are there crash or injury reports tied to the dashboard cracks?

No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded in the NHTSA complaints for this Structure & Body area on the 2013 Yukon.

How does the 2013 Yukon compare to other years for this problem?

The 2013 Yukon's 23% share is close to the 2010 (25%), 2011 (18%), and 2012 (25%) model years, but well above the 2015-2019 range of 2-3%.

2013 GMC Yukon Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 34 of 146 complaints (23%) on the 2013 GMC Yukon, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. The dominant pattern is cracking of the dashboard near the airbag housing, and there is no related recall for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 34; 23% of 146
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners describe the dashboard developing a hairline crack near the instrument panel that grows longer over several weeks.
Multiple reports describe cracking directly above or near the passenger-side airbag housing on the dash panel.
Several owners say the crack appears with the vehicle parked and off, with no impact or accident involved.
Some describe the dash as separating in more than one spot near the airbag, raising concern about debris during airbag deployment.
One owner reported a door handle failure that prevented the door from opening.
One early complaint described tripping over exposed bolts on the vehicle.

When 2013 GMC Yukon body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 22, 2013, latest Feb 20, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Feb 2026; peak Apr 2017 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 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

Is dashboard cracking common on the 2013 GMC Yukon?: Yes. Structure & Body complaints make up 34 of 146 total complaints (23%) for the 2013 Yukon, and most of the sample complaints describe dashboard cracking near the airbag.
At what mileage does the dashboard cracking usually happen?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 miles at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Yukon.
Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Yukon dashboard cracking?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Yukon.
Are there crash or injury reports tied to the dashboard cracks?: No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded in the NHTSA complaints for this Structure & Body area on the 2013 Yukon.
How does the 2013 Yukon compare to other years for this problem?: The 2013 Yukon's 23% share is close to the 2010 (25%), 2011 (18%), and 2012 (25%) model years, but well above the 2015-2019 range of 2-3%.