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2013 GMC Yukon Air bags Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
27%of 117 total for the year
Median mileage
72,835miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 GMC Yukon, 27% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,835 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dashboard had 1 crack known prior to takata recall, when picked up several new cracks now exist. Dealer denied any wrongdoing and suggested I purchase a cover to remedy the problem. Gmc should be ashamed of quality control for dashboard as well as poor design/faulty door handles that break easily but entire panel purchase is the only remedy. No more general motor vehicles for me.”

NHTSA complaint #11405378, filed 2021-03, 120,000 miles

“The dash board is cracked from the driver side all the way to the passenger side airbag. Upon doing research, this is a common occurrence with these models. I've contacted GM customer care and advised them of the issue as well as my concern that the cracked dash board may puncture the airbag and become inoperable during an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11366948, filed 2020-10, 70,670 miles

“While driving in tennessee on a family vacation, we heard a crack from the front area of the car and the passenger saw the dashboard had cracked. The crack is in the middle though I'm concerned it may interfere with airbag deployment. It was a sunny day in the summertime. The interior temperature was set to 76 degrees. We were on a smooth highway, going about 50mph. We did not hit any road obstructions or holes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11397058, filed 2021-02, 185,000 miles

“Purchased this vehicle dec 2014 used, shortly after we purchased it, a crack started by the passenger hair bag it is getting worse I now have 3 cracks spreading across my dash. We paid way to much money for this vehicle to have this issue its only 3 years old. .”

NHTSA complaint #10864603, filed 2016-05, 36,000 miles

“I noticed a crack emanating from the corner of the airbag compartment on the dashboard on the passenger side. I noticed it the last week in march one morning. It was not particularly cold. The crack is not splitting into two more cracks. If the airbag deploys those pieces and perhaps others will as well. The car is six years old and has complete service records and but for the crack considered in excellent condition for trade value purposes. This is a safety concern that should be addressed by GM and the NHTSA.”

NHTSA complaint #11196416, filed 2019-04, 118,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202512%
202232%
2021185%
201834%
201721%
201641%
201561%
20141221%
20133227%
20121727%
20117950%
20105350%
20093537%
20089651%
200721450%
2006519%
200567%
200453%
200384%
2002117%
2001189%
2000148%
199963%
199823%
199732%
1996811%
199522%
199316%

Other parts of the 2013 GMC Yukon

Other or unknown
52 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 GMC Yukon

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology