2011 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 3rd out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (60 complaints, 63%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 96owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 GMC Yukon Denali 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 | 60 | 63% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 26 | 27% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 16% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 77,716 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 77,716 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 85,100 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 85,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | 325 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 325 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 85,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali.
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.
The top portion of the dashboard is cracking in two places. One over the instrument cluster and the other crack is by the passenger dashboard airbag. This is a known defect with this generation of gmc/chevy trucks and suvs.
Crack in dashboard on top of airbag
Tamara recall. This recall has been since 2016 and still not resolve. I am active duty military and pcsing overseas. I have to ship my vehicle and they will not ship it with an unresolved recall. I am not sure what else to do...i have contacted the dealership and gmc and they offer no resolution…
The seat caught on fire while the car was running. My child was sleeping and smoke was coming out from under his booster seat and his legs. I contacted gmc and they said this had never happened before and we should contact our insurance company, though, when we took it to the technicians at the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNTRUP…
Other GMC Yukon Denali years
← 2010 Yukon Denali · 2012 Yukon Denali →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Yukon Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Yukon Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Yukon Denali | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 Yukon Denali | 73 | 0 |
| 2013 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 Yukon Denali | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 | 96 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon Denali | 53 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon Denali | 46 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon Denali | 58 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon Denali | 120 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon Denali | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon Denali | 49 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon Denali | 109 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon Denali | 72 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon Denali | 35 | 1 |
| 2000 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 Yukon Denali | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 60 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.