2010 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 14, 2019 · 53 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon Denali years
More complaints than other years 7th of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 7th out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (28 complaints, 53%), typically at around 80,618 miles. Complaints mention 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 GMC Yukon Denali problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other28 · ~80,618 mi
Air Bags21 · ~80,000 mi
Structure13 · ~56,000 mi
Engine6 · ~62,500 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~15,762 mi
Wheels2 · ~20,010 mi
Power Train1 · ~60,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~65,000 mi
Steering1 · ~65,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other2853%80,618——
Air Bags2140%80,000——
Structure1325%56,000——
Engine611%62,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)24%15,762——
Wheels24%20,010——
Power Train12%60,000——
Service Brakes12%65,000——
Steering12%65,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 18 complaints
2010: 1201012012: 1201212014: 3201432015: 8201582016: 9201692017: 182017182018: 112018112019: 220192

n = 53 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (GILCHRIST CHEVROLET BUICK GMC DEALERSHIP TACOMA, 6014 S TACOMA WAY, TACOMA, WA 98409, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) BUT THE…

Air Bags · received May 14, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11207509

Dashboard is cracked. An entire piece cracked off just over the steering wheel and it cracked on the passenger side near the air bag. I am not certain exactly when it cracked.

Unknown or Other · received Mar 19, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11190032

Cracked dash, i believe it's a safety issue. If i were involved in an accident i feel it would cause shrapnel to be fly everywhere. Very sharp plastic would fly as any passenger especially if the faulty air bags went off.

Unknown or Other · received Nov 16, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11152073

Dash cracked over the instrument panel and the passenger side airbag in about five different places

Unknown or Other · received Aug 8, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11118632

I bought my 2010 yukon denali used from a local used car dealership in birmingham, al. When i purchased the vehicle the dash looked to be fine. Early in the summer i began to have cracking right above the instrument panel and quickly soon after noticed a lot of cracking around the airbags. This…

Air Bags · received Jul 27, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11114158

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali?

Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 28 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali model years, the 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.