MYRModel Year Report

2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:16.636Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2012: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
200015
200129
200223
200363
200436
200524
20065
200760
200818
200911
20108
201112
20125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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5 TIRE FAILURES IN 24 MONTHS AND 26833 MILES. 2 WERE "BROKEN TREAD" FAILURES AND 3 WERE FLATS. OF THE FLATS 2 WERE IN THE SAME TIRE WITHIN 1 WEEK WITH NO OBVIOUS NAIL OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE TIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150205

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC YUKON XL 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO CLOSE UPON PRESSING THE LIFTGATE BUTTON. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE MANUALLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200722

AIR BAGS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.

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CRACKED DASH BOARD. APPEARED SUDDENLY. CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AND PARKED WHEN CRACK WAS DISCOVERED. IT'S A 2012 YUKON XL SO NOT AN OLDER MODEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151001

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 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 XL 1500?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 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.