2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls and problems
No recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 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.
2012 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.
EXTREME HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. ALSO MY DASHBOARD HAD SEVERAL CRACK IN IT AND IT'S GETTING MORE.
TWO CRACKS ON THE DASH BOARD HAVE FORMED. ONE ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SECOND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INTERSECTING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. UNKNOWN IF ITS INTERFERING WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
THE UPPER DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN EXPOSING MANY COMPONENTS INTENDED TO REMAIN COVERED IN THE CAR. DUE TO THE CRACK OCCURRING THE WIDTH OF THE UPPER DASHBOARD, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE DASHBOARD COMING DISLODGED DURING A CRASH OR FORCEFUL BRAKING INCIDENT AND INJURING VEHICLE…
FRONT DASH CRACKED NEAR THE STEALING COLUMN AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG. VEHICLE STATIONARY
LARGE CRACK IN DASHBOARD AROUND AIRBAG, AND ABOVE CONTROL PANEL. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF AIRBAG, AND DASHBOARD IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT END CRASH. VEHICLE IS GARAGE PARKED. GMC WANTS $1,600 TO REPLACE ON A 6 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT.
Yukon Denali XL model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2015 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2011 Yukon Denali XL has the most complaints (69). All GMC Yukon Denali XL years →
Questions
- Does the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (13 complaints), followed by air bags (7).
- How many 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 23 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 11, 2019.