2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That is the most of any Yukon Denali XL model year in the database (16 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (35 complaints, 51%), typically at around 79,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 69owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 35 | 51% | 79,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 27 | 39% | 79,650 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 29% | 71,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | 99,536 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | 112,097 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle shut off while driving on the highway. No warning signals and happened multiple times over the course of the day. Speed was 70 mph
Multiple cracks on the dashboard. First, by the passenger airbag, and then on the driver's side, above the gauge cluster.
One week after purchasing the vehicle i broke down due to an oil pressure sensor. Two weeks after that i broke down (stalled out in the road) due to 2 lifters collapsing and the camshaft being damaged. After replacing all lifters, the camshaft, spark plugs and wires, as well as another oil pressure…
Dash is cracked. Not from any damage, it just cracked on it's own.
Takata recall: i am wanting to know when the recall will have a remedy? I had an accident in dec 2016 and the air bags didn't deploy. I had a pretty severe wreck running into 3 vehicles with substantial front end damage including broken tire rod. Below is just a picture of the damage. Body shop was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali XL model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.