2012 GMC Yukon Denali Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 29%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali, 29% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 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.
“I have a 2012 Gmc Yukon Denali. I've had several occasions where I'm driving and the truck turns off/or experiences a short for a few seconds. I have checked all electrical cables and have exchanged batteries twice (as they drained ). A few months back my dashboard started cracking as well, first it was a small crack near the passenger side airbag. Later another crack by the steering wheel, which had now formed a large v .”
NHTSA complaint #11024611, filed 2017-09, 60,000 miles“There are two cracks in the dashboard. One small hairline by the speaker and one big one by the airbag. I am concerned that if I have an accident and my kids are in the car, the airbag will not deploy. Car was stationary when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10924940, filed 2016-11, 62,000 miles“Dash cracked in two places. Both spots run along the outside of the center speaker. I noticed it as I cranked my truck on flat level pavement. Since the 9th of september this has gotten worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10906872, filed 2016-09, 34,000 miles“The plastic dashboard structure of the front dash (ABS plastic) is cracking and separating spontaneously. Large crack developed in from of the driver and is expanding with multiple offshoots causing the dash structure to split in two and is in danger of fragmenting. Crack occurred while vehicle was stationary and is growing each day.”
NHTSA complaint #10839101, filed 2016-02, 67,000 miles“Dashboard cracked for no reason and another crack appeared randomly within 6 months all while vehicle was stationary. Dashboard is cracking at will for no reason at all. Makes a terrible rattling sound when its hot outside; but no noise when it is cold outside.”
NHTSA complaint #10863971, filed 2016-05, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 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.
- 11010566Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10252745Mar 27, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10252124Mar 21, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10249745Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 9 | 31% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 15 | 16% |
| 2010 | 13 | 25% |
| 2009 | 15 | 33% |
| 2008 | 8 | 14% |
| 2007 | 28 | 23% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali
11 complaintsAir bags
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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