2012 GMC Yukon Denali Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 29%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali, 29% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“Dash is cracked and compromised in 2 places:. Middle clip is broken behind center speaker, and dash is cracked at the front left side of the passenger side airbag. Concerned about flying shards of broken dash plastic in the event the airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11229750, filed 2019-07, 106,200 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Gmc Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module needed to be replaced. The module was replaced and reprogrammed and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10946300, filed 2017-01, 86,000 miles“Dash board cracked on passenger side right on the airbag's left hand corner. Crack is getting worse as time goes by. Dealer wont assume responsibility unless Gmc will approve to do so. Vehicle is at all times on garage or under shade so sun has no effect to the diffect. Bought the 2012 Yukon Denali 1 year ago as certified preowned vehicle with a 1 year bumper to bumper warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10945283, filed 2017-01Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2012 GMC Yukon Denali
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali
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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