2012 GMC Yukon Denali Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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 contact owns a 2012 Gmc Yukon Denali. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power, but the engine continued to rev. The failure occurred randomly without warning. The vehicle was at the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. Updated 05/11/16”
NHTSA complaint #10852175, filed 2016-03, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11009532Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 11% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 4 | 19% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectrical system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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