2012 GMC Yukon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 GMC Yukon, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While working on an airbag warning light I encountered 2 distinct problems with my airbag and vehicle system. 1. The main underhood fuse panel on my vehicle has portion of oxidation on the fuses themselves. This oxidation is causing fuses to appear intact but are causing the circuit to open. This was the root cause of my airbag system to not be operating properly. 2. While diagnosing the airbag system, I was cautious about unpluggin the battery during any troubleshooting that I was performing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376110, filed 2020-11, 187,000 miles“I was leaving a store and vehicle stalled out and lost of all electric in vehicle and was almost hit by on coming vehicles! Would go dead and start again by itself but as I tried to accelerate it would continue to stall as if it was shutting down! I lost all control of the vehicle! Once I pulled of the road and stopped vehicle start to flickering so I sat for a bit and when it stop flickering I tried continuing home! Cut the vehicle off in park tried to start it back with no response but as I sat I tried it again and it finally started but still flickering!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11316836, filed 2020-03, 127,000 miles“Power lift gate malfunction. The power lift gate struts failed which caused the lift gate to open only 1/3 of the way before closing unexpectedly. Sometime it would open all the away, the power arm would then disengage causing it to unexpectedly close. Sometime it would close as dead weight with enough force to seriously injure an adult and possible kill a child or pet. When I took my vehicle to the dealer, I was told the struts needed to be replaced. I have had this vehicle for two years. I purchased it as certified used. I was charged $415 for the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10855200, filed 2016-04, 117,500 miles“When driving it sometimes begins to hesitate reduce power the traction and stability and engine light comes on. When this happens the RPM gauge as well stops working. If I pull over on side of road and turn off and restart most times the ignition will hang and keep trying crank the vehicle. It's hesitant to crank when this happens and sometimes cranks and then immediately dies. It will shift hard just before powering into a reduced power mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386117, filed 2021-01, 5,000 miles“The motor that opens and closes the trunk has burned out twice already. There is something in the system that will make the motor get stuck and burn out until it stops working. We have tried replacing it twice, and the same thing happens. Our trunk won't close now and it remains open and unlocked.”
NHTSA complaint #11289190, filed 2019-12Related recalls
- 14V827000Dec 30, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado…Covers: GMC Yukon 2011–2012, Chevrolet Tahoe 2011–2012, Cadillac Escalade ESV 2011–2012 +7 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 9% |
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17% |
| 2023 | 28 | 11% |
| 2022 | 32 | 17% |
| 2021 | 31 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 16% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 21 | 11% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 79 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 | 39 | 9% |
| 2006 | 4 | 15% |
| 2005 | 28 | 33% |
| 2004 | 57 | 36% |
| 2003 | 53 | 26% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Yukon
35 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology