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2012 GMC Yukon XL Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 GMC Yukon XL, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Rear brake lights are inoperable. Dealer says assemblies must be replaced at $2k. Seems to be a widespread issue and an extreme safety issue. Please ensure Gmc recalls and repairs this widespread issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11139924, filed 2018-10

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025518%
202423%
2023104%
202242%
202163%
202036%
201957%
20181018%
20172517%
20164120%
20156421%
2014218%
201315%
201218%
200811%
200722%
2006529%
2005819%
20041416%
20032222%
20023840%
20017058%
20003145%

Other parts of the 2012 GMC Yukon XL

Air bags
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Yukon XL

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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