2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 30%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 30% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash board is cracked and rattles near the air bag. This is concerning that if an accident would occur, the cracked dash could cause further bodily harm. This defect just showed up unexpectedly and I am afraid will crack more as time goes on. I cannot recall if it occurred while driving or stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11101509, filed 2018-06, 99,500 miles“Cracked dashboard. This is the second GM vehicles I've owned in which cracks appear on the dashboard for no apparent reason. My concern is if the air bag is deployed, small shards of plastic may lead to serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11083730, filed 2018-04, 75,000 miles“Large crack in dashboard around airbag, and above control panel. Concerned about safety and efficacy of airbag, and dashboard in the event of a front end crash. Vehicle is garage parked. Gmc wants $1,600 to replace on a 6 year old vehicle with less than 60,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11112420, filed 2018-07, 40,000 miles“The dashboard is cracking on the drivers side instrument cover and right into the air bag dash location. Only 43,000 miles mainly garage kept and sunshade installed when out of cover.the same thing happened on a 2007 suburban.”
NHTSA complaint #10818651, filed 2016-01, 43,000 miles“Dashboard cracked in several places including above steering column and around passenger airbag in dashboard. Occurred when vehicle was stationary and not in use.”
NHTSA complaint #11003107, filed 2017-07, 80,000 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 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL
13 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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