2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls and problems
No recalls and 69 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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 SENSOR JUST IN CASE…
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 IN DISBELIEF THAT…
Yukon Denali XL model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2011 Yukon Denali XL has the most complaints (69). All GMC Yukon Denali XL years →
Questions
- Does the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (35 complaints), followed by air bags (27).
- How many 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 69 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 26, 2020.