2012 GMC Yukon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 GMC Yukon. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (69), Air Bags (40), Structure (35).
Key takeaways
- 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 69 | 50% |
| Air Bags | 40 | 29% |
| Structure | 35 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 8% |
| Engine | 9 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 1% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-08-24
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the radiator and the water pump were previously replaced due to an overheating failure. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine made a knocking sound. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was ...
Engine - filed 2026-02-10
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that years ago, the engine was replaced with a rebuilt engine. Recently, after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the engine. The banging sound continued, and the vehicle shut off without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle wa...
Vehicle Speed Control,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-10-28
Driving on loop 20 overpass on Hwy 59 in Laredo Texas suddenly the engine lost power and started to skip and miss fire while a loud tapping noise was generated, due to the loss of power and skipping, alarms showed in the main console requiring immediate service to the engine, traction and braking sys, the lack of engin...
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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.