2012 GMC Yukon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 22%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 GMC Yukon, 22% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“Large crack in dash at corner of passenger air bag cover appeared in sept 2013. Another large crack appeared over steering wheel column in august 2014. I have researched and found that this is an inherent defect in several GM models since at least 2007 and that GM may offer to pay half of the replacement fee. I am concerned that, if the passenger air bag were to deploy, the plastic would shatter at the cracked area and act as shrapnel.”
NHTSA complaint #10653531, filed 2014-11, 14,000 miles“The dashboard is cracked on driver side with plastic pieces falling down into dash, dashboard is also cracked on passenger side on the corner of the airbag. This is a known issue and I want it fixed. I feel that the airbags ability to deploy on passenger side is compromised if an accident occurs. I bought this vehicle with thoughts of being safe for me, my wife and two small children. Gm has said they are not going to fix it, this is my last plea for help. Replacing is expensive but feel like it's defect in vehicle design(evident by how many complaints I found). …”
NHTSA complaint #11297854, filed 2020-01, 40,000 miles“Two weeks ago, a crack in the dashboard near the passenger air bag suddenly appeared. In doing some research, I have found that many other people have had a similar experience. This problem seems to have affected the following models: Gmc Yukon, cadillac escalade, Gmc sierra, chevrolet silverado, chevrolet tahoe, chevrolet suburban, and chevrolet avalanche. My concern is with the fact that this crack is very close to the passenger airbag and is a safety concern. I am also concerned that the airbags may not work properly when needed because of this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11184978, filed 2019-03, 86,820 miles“The dashboard is cracked in several places because the brackets under the dash are broken due to vibration during every day driving. As I searched for a repair kit from Gmc, I found there are thousands of Gmc owners who have this same issue in their truck/SUV. The suggestion the Gmc website offers is for the owner to disassemble the dash, fix the crack with a hot staple gun and epoxy, then reattach the dash. I am shocked this is their suggestion which would involve unplugging 3 or 4 major functions of the vehicle. I would assume this should be done by a certified Gmc repair center. …”
NHTSA complaint #11327012, filed 2020-06, 79,784 miles“Dashboard started cracking and splitting apart. There was no accident to cause this. Found out there has been a class action lawsuit filed regarding this issue and we were not aware.”
NHTSA complaint #11339785, filed 2020-07, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 3% |
| 2014 | 11 | 20% |
| 2013 | 22 | 19% |
| 2012 | 14 | 22% |
| 2011 | 27 | 17% |
| 2010 | 26 | 25% |
| 2009 | 15 | 16% |
| 2008 | 26 | 14% |
| 2007 | 77 | 18% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Yukon
35 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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