MYRModel Year Report

2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL

◆ Worse than typical
2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:01.444Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 65 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018
2011: 69 complaints
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YearComplaints
200332
200449
200534
200611
200761
200842
200922
201029
201169
201223
201313
20145
201565
201629
20174
20182

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 39%

39% of complaints: air bags — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL: I AM WANTING TO KNOW WHEN THE RECALL WILL HAVE A REMEDY? I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN DEC 2016 AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I HAD A PRETTY SEVERE WRECK RUNNING INTO 3 VEHICLES WITH SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE INCLUDING BROKEN TIRE ROD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190428

MY DASHBOARD IS SEVERELY CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND CLUSTER, WHICH A MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE AIR-BAG. I HAVE DONE NUMEROUS SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET AND I AM SEEING THIS SAME COMPLAINT OVER AND OVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150104

STRUCTURE 22%

22% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

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MY DASHBOARD IS SEVERELY CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND CLUSTER, WHICH A MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE AIR-BAG. I HAVE DONE NUMEROUS SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET AND I AM SEEING THIS SAME COMPLAINT OVER AND OVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150104

DASHBOARD SEVERELY CRACKED AROUND AIRBAG AND CLUSTER, AND MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING OF AIR-BAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140312

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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THE SEAT HEATER IN THE REAR RIGHT SEAT OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE MY 10 YR. OLD CHILD WAS SEATED IN IT. WE WERE IN MOTION AT THE TIME ON THE INTERSTATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180124

ENGINE 4%

4% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 69

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2005 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2015 ◆ 2007 ● 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.