2011 GMC YUKON DENALI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
117
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI
The 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI has received a total of 117 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (60 complaints), Air Bags (26 complaints), and Structurebody (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI
117 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 FOR MY ISSUES.
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 DEALERSHIP (FOR THE INSPECTION), THEY SAW WHERE TWO WIRES WERE ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER AND THE SEAT HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE MANY STORIES OUT THERE, I AM JUST NOT SURE IF PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THEM---OR IF THEY REALIZE THAT GMC MAKES SIMILAR CARS SO CADILLAC, SIERRAS, AND OTHER CARS COME FROM THE SAME MOLD.
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 BUICK GMC (4200 I-70 NORTH OUTER RD, ST. PETERS, MO 63376, (866) 504-7492) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,314.
Safety Rating for the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5069A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lack of power on initial acceleration from a stop when the ambient temperature is approximately 103 Fahrenheit or greater and may include engine detonation or pre-ignition type events as temperatures approach 120 Fahrenheit. Technician will need...
PI1413 — SUSPENSION
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip that may be helpful in correcting a customer concern on a vibration, shudder or roughness while driving at low speeds with a steady throttle on a level road.
PI1018A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
PIT5066A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Intermittent Battery Draw Dead Battery Or HVAC Odor.
04-00-89-015H — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty...
PIT4821D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2-Mode Drive Motor Generator Battery placed on parts restriction by General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIT-4730A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SATURN: ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR U0140 OR U0073. VEHICLE MAY EXHIBITS SOME SYMPTOM(S) AS DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING; INTERMITTENT NO START; SERVICE STABILITRAK DIC MESSAGE; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FREEZE WHILE DRIVING. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC YUKON DENALI
- 2006 GMC YUKON DENALI — 24 complaints
- 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI — 175 complaints
- 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI — 75 complaints
- 2009 GMC YUKON DENALI — 59 complaints
- 2010 GMC YUKON DENALI — 75 complaints
- 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI (current)
- 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI — 32 complaints
- 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI — 40 complaints
- 2014 GMC YUKON DENALI — 0 complaints
- 2015 GMC YUKON DENALI — 90 complaints
- 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI — 28 complaints
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