2012 GMC Yukon Denali
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 109 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 120 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 96 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
8 of 28 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 GMC Yukon Denali. While attempting to open the front driver's door, the handle fractured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
The plastic dashboard structure of the front dash (ABS plastic) is cracking and separating spontaneously.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-29
Air bags
8 of 28 total reports mention: air bags.
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Service air bag will not go away
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-23
Engine
2 of 28 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
2 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Key gets stuck in the ignition all the time. The truck goes into complete shut down of all electrical components, I mean absolutely no power. I can't even call on the blue on star button.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-31
Power train
1 of 28 total reports mentions: power train.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 GMC Yukon Denali. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power, but the engine continued to rev. The failure occurred randomly without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 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.