MYRModel Year Report

2011 GMC Yukon Denali

◆ Worse than typical
2011 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:54.024Z

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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 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 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 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

AIR BAGS 27%

27% of complaints: air bags — 26 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 3%

3% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 2%

2% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 2%

2% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

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, 20130709

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, 20120313

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 96

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2004 ● 2015

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