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2012 GMC Yukon Denali Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali, most often about the other or unspecified (39% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 13th of 19 Yukon Denali model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2012 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
I have a 2012 GMC Yukon Denali. I've had several occasions where I'm driving and the truck turns off/or experiences a "short" for a few seconds. I have checked all electrical cables and have exchanged batteries twice (as they "drained"). A few months back my dashboard started cracking as well, first it was a small…
Recently purchased a 2012 Yukon Denali didn't notice the cracks in the dash when I originally purchased. It has a crack on the dash near the airbag, and also a crack above the instrument panel in front of the steering wheel. I would think in the event of a crash with a airbag deployment the dash would already be…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Dashboard cracked for no reason and another crack appeared randomly within 6 months all while vehicle was stationary. Dashboard is cracking at will for no reason at all. Makes a terrible rattling sound when its hot outside; but no noise when it is cold outside.
There are two cracks in the dashboard. One small hairline by the speaker and one big one by the airbag. I am concerned that if I have an accident and my kids are in the car, the airbag will not deploy. Car was stationary when it happened.
Air bags
8 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
Dash has cracked in two spots. One of the cracks is along the passenger side airbag. Suv is parked in a garage most of the time. 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module needed to be replaced. The module was replaced and reprogrammed and the failure was remedied.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 GMC Yukon Denali recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (11 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); body and structure (8 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali?
- It is 13th of 19 Yukon Denali model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.