2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 6, 2018 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 years
Not enough data 11th of 13 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500. That ranks 11th out of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 61,500 miles. 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 XL 1500 problems

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

Air Bags3 · ~61,500 mi
Structure2 · ~74,750 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~140,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~101,540 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~93,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags338%61,500——
Structure225%74,750——
Unknown or Other225%140,000——
Electrical System113%101,540——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)113%93,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 3 complaints
2010: 1201012015: 1201512016: 3201632017: 1201712018: 220182

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500.

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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.

Takata recall: i first received notice of the recall in 2017. I have been checking periodically for an update for the fix for this recall. I checked again today and it the website states that the recall is incomplete, remedy not yet available. So myself and my family are riding daily in an unsafe…

Air Bags · received Nov 6, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11149734

Crack on hump of dash as well as crack on dash near passenger air bag. Certainly could be a safety issue in the event of a crash or air bag deployment.

Unknown or Other · received Jul 24, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11113226

Dashboard is cracking where air bags are in both sides

Unknown or Other · received May 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10981573

Takata air bag recall,.,,,i keep contacting dealer "ron anderson" yulee/fernandina bch. Fla..,,dealer says no airbag replacements available and it looks like none will be available in the future...i am afraid of an accident happening and i get killed or injured by exploding air bag..

Air Bags · received Dec 10, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10934392

Dashboard has cracked in two places (1) above the instrument panel/steering wheel, and (2) at the passenger airbag. Concerned about the large cracked piece of the dashboard becoming dislodged in an accident. Also concerned about the safety of the passenger airbag and the surrounding components.

Air Bags · received Jul 5, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10882608

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

Owners most often report air bags, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.