2012 GMC YUKON DENALI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
32
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI
The 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI has received a total of 32 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (11 complaints), Air Bags (8 complaints), and Structurebody (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DASH IS CRACKED AND COMPROMISED IN 2 PLACES:. MIDDLE CLIP IS BROKEN BEHIND CENTER SPEAKER, AND DASH IS CRACKED AT THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. CONCERNED ABOUT FLYING SHARDS OF BROKEN DASH PLASTIC IN THE EVENT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (LAROCHE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC, 900 US-290, BRENHAM, TX 77833, (979) 836-6666) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
CRACKED DASHBOARD ON TOP OF THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LOCATION.
THE DASHBOARD HAS MAJOR CRACKING STARTING AT THE AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION ALL THE TIME. THE TRUCK GOES INTO COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, I MEAN ABSOLUTELY NO POWER. I CAN'T EVEN CALL ON THE BLUE ON STAR BUTTON. I TOOK IT TO WALKER GMC IN ALEXANDRIA, LA ON JANUARY 15, 2018 BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT AND ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE LIGHT IS NO LONGER COMING ON, THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO GO INTO COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SHUT DOWN EVERY FEW DAYS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO TEST THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR BUT THEY REPORTED THE BATTERY WAS AT 100 PERCENT AND THE ALTERNATOR PASSED ALL THE CHECKS. I'M AT A LOST BUT I DO NOT WANT TO RISK TRAVELING WITH MY DAUGHTERS AND THE TRUCK JUST COMPLETELY STOPPING ON US ON THE HIGHWAY. WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST I DO NEXT?
Safety Rating for the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI
The 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00-03-10-006M — TIRES
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO GM DEALERS WHEN USING GM APPROVED TIRE FORCE VARIATION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT.
99-04-20-002I — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
13-02-32-001B — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair any power steering leak that may be caused from extremely low temperatures and use the recommended fluid.
PIC5687D — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present...
PIT4815C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional vehicle speed sensor diagnostic information. Technician may encounter multiple issues when diagnosing a Vehicle Speed Sensor. Technician will find it difficult to follow the speed signal path between the components. To test connect the Fluke meter leads between circuits...
PIT5170 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the front and/or rear heated seats are inoperative and/or the driver's power seat only moves in short bursts each time the seat switch is operated. Technician will need to reprogram only the affected module (Memory Seat Module, Rear...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC YUKON DENALI
- 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 — 117 complaints
- 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI (current)
- 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI — 40 complaints
- 2014 GMC YUKON DENALI — 0 complaints
- 2015 GMC YUKON DENALI — 90 complaints
- 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI — 28 complaints
- 2017 GMC YUKON DENALI — 15 complaints
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