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GMC Yukon XL 1500Model year report

2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,926miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 15 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and body and structure (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,926 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 362 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 46 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I have a 2011 yukon xl, dash cracked below the airbag and was replaced under warranty in 2012. On november 13, 2016 the new dash cracked above the airbag. I am currently fighting with the dealership and Gmc corporate. I'm being told that as a second owner Gmc will not replace the dash, regardless that I've put 55,000 of the 66,000 miles on the vehicle and have owned 90% of its time on the road. From everything I've read, the dash will become a projectile if the airbag is deployed and quite possibly seriously injure any vehicle occupants. …”

NHTSA complaint #10926624, filed 2016-11, 66,000 miles

Air bags: “Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11456020, filed 2022-03

Body and structure: “I am having issues with the antenna in my truck. The radio is constantly going in and out. My onstar has stopped working completely. My bluetooth drops calls within a few min of taking the call if I can even get it to answer the call. Cosmetically the issues I am having is the dash has a huge crack right behind the steering wheel it goes all the way across to the passenger airbag. If I was to have a front end crash shards of plastic would go flying this is a safety hazard. I just purchased this vehicle about 2 weeks ago 3/11/17 and have had these issues since purchased. …”

NHTSA complaint #10970123, filed 2017-04, 88,000 miles

Electrical system: “The NHTSA website shows that for our VIN campaign 14v827000 calls for its ignition switch to be inspected and possibly replaced. Pitre Gmc in albuquerque says that their internal list (vis?) does not include this recall, so they will not do the inspection. I have had no symptoms of a problem. I just want to prevent a possible future safety issue. Is the NHTSA database or the GM database correct? What can be done to fix the one that is wrong? I noticed the discrepency on 10/29/15.”

NHTSA complaint #10787847, filed 2015-11, 60,575 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,300 and 66,000 miles.

13%0–1013%10–2513%25–5038%50–7513%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,926 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2011201320152016320172018320192022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Yukon XL 1500 · SUV 4WDnot rated———3 · 23.7% risk
Yukon XL 1500 · SUV RWDnot rated———3 · 23.7% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Yukon XL 1500 2WD5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic152117$3,950
Yukon XL 1500 2WD6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic141816$4,200
Yukon XL 1500 4WD5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic152117$3,950
Yukon XL 1500 AWD6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic131814$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 362 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 362 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012541,2500417—Not enough data
20111259,9262—17—Not enough data
2010893,0000—16—Not enough data
20091159,7770—16—Not enough data
20081865,0000—16—Stable
20076041,6730—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2006519,9870—14—Not enough data
20052468,0000—15—Stable
20043675,0000—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20036395,0000—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20022396,2180—14—Stable
200129124,5060—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200015118,9760—14—Stable

All GMC Yukon XL 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.

Has the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (Yukon XL 1500 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,926 miles and the middle half falls between 32,300 and 66,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.