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2011 GMC Yukon Xl Body & structure Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA

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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest Aug 22, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
17%
of 47 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2011 GMC Yukon Xl submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming body or structure

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structureSuspension
Filed Aug 22, 2025

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 the frame were severely rusted. The contact was informed that the frame was fractured and had holes and was being held up by the body. Additionally, the mechanic informed the contact that the alignment had failed due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The used car dealer where the vehicle was purchased was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 271,000.

NHTSA ID
11682477
Incident
Aug 18, 2025
Mileage
271,000 mi
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Apr 3, 2021

THE DASHBOARD HAS SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS AFTER SITTING IN OUR GARAGE. A 6" CRACK HAS NO FORMED OVER THE CURVED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ON DRIVER SIDE AND A 1" CRACK HAS OCCURRED NEAR THE AIR BAG COVER CORNER ON PASSENGER SIDE. THESE CRACKS ARE SIMILAR IN LOCATION AND SIZE TO OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON GMC YUKONS. STARTED NOTICING THE CRACK IN AUGUST OF 2020. I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.

NHTSA ID
11406200
Incident
Aug 1, 2020
Mileage
120,000 mi
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Apr 10, 2017

TAKATA RECALL THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED IS CRACKED. IF THE AIRBAG RELEASES, THE DASHBOARD COULD FLY UP AND SLICE THE PASSENGER OR EVEN THE DRIVER. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A COLLISION, BUT THIS MUST BE ADDRESSED SOON! PLEASE HELP.

NHTSA ID
10971561
Incident
Mar 20, 2017
Mileage
133,980 mi
Body & structure
Filed Apr 18, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED IN FRONT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. UPDATED 08/30/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A TRIANGULAR CRACK GOING THROUGH THE DASH. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW, OR STRESS POINT AND IT WOULD COST @ 1200 TO FIX. UPDATED 10/26/16.*JB

NHTSA ID
10860157
Incident
Mar 15, 2016
Mileage
116,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Feb 11, 2016

AT ABOUT 3 YEARS OF AGE THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK. IT MEANDERED THROUGH THE DASHBOARD AND SOON WILL BE EFFECTIVELY SPLITTING THE DASHBOARD IN HALF WITH A THOROUGH CRACK. THE CAR IS NOW 5 YEARS OLD.

NHTSA ID
10825692
Incident
Feb 1, 2014
Mileage
40,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Mar 25, 2015

THE DASH OF MY YUKON XL 2011 IS CRACKING. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND GMC IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ALSO, THE BUTTONS ON THE A/C ARE WEARING OFF. I THINK FOR WHAT WE PAY FOR THE VEHICLES WE SHOULD HAVE BETTER QUALITY. I HAVE 2 SISTERS THAT ALSO DRIVE THE SAME VEHICLE AND BOTH OF THEIR DASHES ARE CRACKED ALSO. GMC WANTS US TO PAY TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ID
10701720
Incident
Oct 1, 2014
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Sep 29, 2014

AS I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED IN THE REFLECTION OF MY WINDSHIELD A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I SAW THAT THERE WAS A CRACK THAT RAN FROM THE VENT ON THE DASHBOARD UP TOWARD THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AS THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD, GOOD CONDITION, WITH 31000 MILES ON IT. IT IS MY CONCERN THAT THIS CRACK AS OTHERS UNLESS FIXED WILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD AND BECOME A LARGER SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10639762
Incident
Sep 15, 2014
Mileage
31,016 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 26, 2014

THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD NEAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CRACKED AND THEN CREATED A HOLE WITH NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO IT BEING DONE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO SIMILAR VEHICLES BY OTHER CUSTOMERS. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AS IT LEAVES SHARP ANGLES AND COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE A PASSENGER IF THE AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY. THERE IS A SERIOUS FLAW IN THE DASHBOARD THAT WARRANTS IMMEDIATE FIXES BY GMC. *TR

NHTSA ID
10628578
Incident
Aug 18, 2014
Mileage
50,010 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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