2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 39%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,650miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 39% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,650 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. Below is just a picture of the damage. Body shop was in disbelief that the airbags didn't deploy??”
NHTSA complaint #11204291, filed 2019-04, 50,000 miles“Takata recall: the dashboard on our vehicle is cracked at the air bag on the passenger side and at the steering wheel on the driver side. There is also a takata recall which Gmc does not have a remedy. These 2 items have potential to be disastrous when combined together. The inflator exploding and the dash board breaking into pieces and sent throughout the cabin. We are asking for Gmc to replace the inflator and replace the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #11128365, filed 2018-09, 95,000 miles“Our 2011 Gmc Yukon Denali Xl has developed large cracks in the dashboard. One is located behind the instrument panel and at the corner of the airbag. We have concerns if the passenger side airbag ever deploys, sharp pieces of the broken dash may break loose and injure passengers in our vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10876522, filed 2016-06, 80,000 miles“We bought our used Gmc Yukon Denali Xl in november 2015. In may we noticed the upper left dashboard of the passenger side upper left corner next to airbag has a few cracks in it. My husband started our car to drive it today and the piece that cracked completely fell into the dashboard leaving a 1 hole. I am concerned that it will effect the airbag and what other effects it may have on the dashboard itself in a safety related way.”
NHTSA complaint #10882496, filed 2016-07, 106,000 miles“There are 2 cracks on the front dashboard - one on the right and one on the left. Our fear is that if the airbags deploy the dash will fly up and injure the passengers in the car. We have 4 children in car seats in the vehicle with us.”
NHTSA complaint #10849953, filed 2016-03, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 54% |
| 2012 | 7 | 30% |
| 2011 | 27 | 39% |
| 2010 | 11 | 38% |
| 2009 | 7 | 32% |
| 2008 | 17 | 40% |
| 2007 | 21 | 34% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL
35 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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