MYRModel Year Report

2011 GMC Yukon Denali

◆ Worse than typical
2011 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:52.554Z

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
96
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 96 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 96 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2010 2011: 96 complaints 2011 96 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019

2011: 96 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

27% · 26 reports

Structure

16% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Service brakes

3% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Wheels

2% · 2 reports

Suspension

2% · 2 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Came out of carwash and rear suspension locked up and back of my vehicle raised approximately 8/12 inches light came on said service suspension and trailer braking system. Vehicle has never hauled anything a burnt smell came from back end.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-09

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a loud grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The contact was able to slow down and stop the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-13

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2011Complaint volume 96 complaints filed for this model year.

Buy-smart checklist

2011 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.