2011 GMC Yukon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 GMC Yukon. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (188), Air Bags (161), Structure (74).
Key takeaways
- 399 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 188 | 47% |
| Air Bags | 161 | 40% |
| Structure | 74 | 19% |
| Engine | 20 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 4% |
| Power Train | 13 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% |
| Seats | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-04-27
My Yukon Denali XL GM engine that was put in on 07/2022 has already failed. It failed as I was driving down highway at 65 mile per hour. It failed on 04/12/2025. I paid almost $7,000 to have my engine replace due to the original engine failing in early 2022. Now the engine that I paid thousands of dollars for has a...
Suspension,structure - filed 2025-08-22
The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle at the gas station, fuel was leaking out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was lifted. The mechanic then informed the contact that the fuel pump was rusted and that th...
Vehicle Speed Control,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-01-24
Recurring System Problems: My vehicle continues to exhibit intermittent system failures, causing unpredictable and potentially dangerous driving conditions. These issues have included: engine stalling, braking issues, electronic system malfunctions].
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More for the 2011 GMC Yukon
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.