2011 GMC Yukon Denali Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 27%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali, 27% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2011 Yukon Denali and the dash has cracked and I am worried about the air bags. I am not sure why or how this happened, but it has happened to over 6000 vehicles (please see facebook page - 07-13 GM cracked dash safety hazard for all trucks) and Gmc is not standing behind this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11005608, filed 2017-07, 150,000 miles“Cracked dash by the passage side airbag and it's a safety hazard. It poses a threat of flying debris in the event that the airbag is deployed. My vehicle has always been kept in a garage and haven't been in the direct sunlight anymore the 5-6 hours a day no more than 4 days a week. I noticed the crack around november 2015 and I spoke with a Gmc service rep and they told me that I have to replace the dash because it's a common issue in the SUV's. …”
NHTSA complaint #10845842, filed 2016-03, 120,000 miles“I have a crack in my dash connecting to the passeger side airbag. This is a huge safety concern. Gm is not willing to fix this problem or issue a recall when it is clearly a manufactures defect. They apparently dont care about the safety of their customers. They have had many complaints and still ignore this problem. Hopefully no one will have to be hurt for GM to fix this problem. But if its my car that someone gets hurt in, they will have a lawsuit on their hands!! Updated 09/10/15 updated 12/06/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10743309, filed 2015-07, 86,000 miles“My Gmc denali 2011 dashboard suddenly cracked in two places -they are clearly stress cracks with no support underneath. One crack is on the corner of the passenger air bag, other above steering wheel. Should the pass airbag deploy, I'm not sure if it would work properly. There are hundreds of identical situations with these models in particular. Gmc offers no compensation because there are 100s of complaints out there regarding this issue, maybe more. Websites are organized for Gmc cracked dashboards! This vehicle has no accident history. It cracked randomly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013571, filed 2017-08, 100,000 miles“Takata recall - my airbags haven't been replaced. I purchased the vehicle as a certified preowned vehicle 6/2014 and purchased an extended warranty. Shortly after, I noticed my dash was cracked. I took vehicle in and was told about the takata airbags. Was also told the size of the airbag causes dashes to crack. They replaced it 8/14. Approx 6 months later it cracked again, this time its much worse. They won't repair it for free or under warranty. They only offer a 1 time courtesy repair. They also said it will continue to crack because of the airbag. So now what? …”
NHTSA complaint #10957485, filed 2017-02, 49,000 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…
- 10210324Mar 9, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 15 | 52% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 26 | 27% |
| 2010 | 21 | 40% |
| 2009 | 23 | 50% |
| 2008 | 22 | 38% |
| 2007 | 41 | 34% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali
61 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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