2014 GMC Yukon Problems

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often report cracks and separation in the dashboard near the passenger airbag, with those complaints clustered in the middle of the mileage range. Other reports describe sudden reduced engine power or stalling, often with stability or traction warnings, and some describe an airbag recall repair that was on hold because parts were not available. Dashboard cracks are the most consistent theme, while the other groups are smaller and more scattered.

1. 1
   Body and structure

   Dashboard cracks and separation near the passenger airbag

   • 28 complaints (50%)
   • median 67,000 mi at 4.8 yrs old (15 state mileage)
   • filed 2016–2024

   Owners describe cracks in the dashboard above the steering column and beside the passenger airbag, sometimes with the dash separating, rattling, or flapping while the vehicle is driven. Some complaints say the cracks grew over time, and some were noticed while the vehicle was parked or stationary. According to complaints, some owners were told the crack was cosmetic and not covered, and others were quoted high replacement costs. One complaint describes the dashboard found severely damaged after a recall repair. Where mileage is given, most reports fall between about 39,000 and 80,000 miles, though some are from as early as 8,000 miles and others from past 125,000 miles.

   What to check: Inspect the top of the dashboard, especially near the passenger airbag and the steering column, for cracks, gaps, or looseness. Ask the seller whether any dashboard repair was done and what it included.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My complaint is the dash on the the 2014 Yukon is cracking at the airbag and causing the dash to flap around in the middle near the speaker. For a 60k dollar vehicle, this seems like the mfg should replace due to quality. The dash could cause airbag puncture and possible fragments in an accident. I'm not feeling very safe with this product.”

   NHTSA complaint #11075470, filed 2018-02, 70,000 miles

   “Dashboard cracked next to airbag my vehicle has 39,000 miles garage kept. I contacted dealership courtesy vermilion GM of abbeville, louisiana. Where I purchased it and they would not fix I then contacted GM senior advisor they would not fix it because they said I had extended warranty. I contacted extended warranty easy care purchased thru GM and they would not cover it also. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11033439, filed 2017-10, 39,000 miles
2. 2
   Engine

   Power loss or stalling, often with stability warnings

   • 10 complaints (18%)
   • median 104,000 mi at 6.7 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2019–2025

   Owners describe the engine switching to a reduced-power mode, losing drive power while driving, or stalling, sometimes while idling at a light. Several mention a check engine light or traction and stability control warnings. In some cases the accelerator pedal, the electronic control module, or other parts were replaced, but according to complaints the problem continued or returned. Some dealers could not duplicate the failure, and one owner had the vehicle towed after a stall. Where mileage is given, reports range from about 70,000 to over 190,000 miles.

   Recall 14V614000

   What to check: Ask for records of any check engine, traction, or stability warnings, and whether the chassis electronic module recall (14V614000) was completed. A scan for stored trouble codes before purchase can show whether a reduced-power fault has been logged.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “When in gear, the motor would rev at high speeds without engaging. Car is six years old with 104,000 miles. Very dangerous on the highway. Our Yukon xl would have limited power and buck without keeping speed. Thought we were going to get rear ended multiple times on the highway (I-95) as propulsion was nonexistent. Had to pull off the road, then slowly gain speed to get back on the road and this happened multiple times.”

   NHTSA complaint #11363357, filed 2020-10, 104,000 miles

   “Engine, check engine. Light comes on and traction turns off and stability Tr A. K turns off while I'm driving, which is very dangerous now. The engine also has a very loud clicking. Ticking sound I'm not sure where it's coming from. But when I drive begins to get louder, and my traction turns off while on The highway or any road going over it?Twenty miles an hour, which is extremely dangerous on texas roads.”

   NHTSA complaint #11653048, filed 2025-04
3. 3
   Air bags

   Airbag recall repair delayed by unavailable parts

   • 8 complaints (14%)
   • median 39,000 mi at 5.9 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2017–2022

   Owners describe receiving notice of the passenger airbag inflator recall (campaign 21V054000), then being told by the dealer that the repair part was not yet available. Some complaints say the manufacturer had exceeded what they considered a reasonable time for the repair, and one reports the passenger airbag warning light failing to illuminate at times. No mileage is given in these complaints, and they were filed between March 2021 and October 2022.

   Recall 21V054000

   What to check: Check the VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup to see whether campaign 21V054000 is still open, and ask the dealer to confirm the repair status. If it is open, ask when the replacement part is expected.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I have an outstanding recall on my 2014 Yukon. This recall is several years old. As far as I can tell nothing has been done on this recall. This is a safety recall! Previously I owned a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban with the same recall on it. I was told that no parts were available for the repair. I repeat this is a SAFETY recall!!! We had a wreck in the 2008 chevrolet suburban which deployed the airbags. Lucky for us the airbag worked properly. My wife was setting in the front passenger seat. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11436766, filed 2021-10

   “Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2014 GMC Yukon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

   NHTSA complaint #11491614, filed 2022-10
4. 4
   Body and structure

   Rear window or hatch parts coming loose or leaking

   Mentioned in 4 of 44 sampled complaints

   Owners describe rear glass or hatch parts coming loose: a lift gate window separating from its hinges while driving on a straight road, rear windows that are loose and rattle when cracked open, and a rear defroster connector that came off. One complaint describes water leaking into the rear hatch area. According to complaints, the dealer said the full rear glass would need replacement, and the owner was told they would have to pay. Where mileage is given, these reports are from low mileage, between about 50 and 24,000 miles.

   What to check: Inspect the rear glass seals, hinges, and hatch area for looseness, gaps, or water marks, and check the rear defroster connections. Ask whether the dealer has checked the rear glass attachment and any water leak history.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “For the fourth time the rear lift gate hatch window has separated from the hinge (s). It always happens while in motion and on just a straight road! I guess I will start taking pics of the hinges, never though of that since it is on warranty. I am afraid it will sometime fall completely off while driving.”

   NHTSA complaint #10837667, filed 2016-02, 24,000 miles

   “The pigtails on the rear window keep coming off, this is a poor engineering for the rear defroster. I have went to a dealership several times to have these put back on and they are telling me I need to replace the whole rear glass and I have to pay out of pocket. I did nothing to make them come off, and I feel this is a safety issue. I can not use it to defog my rear glass and to help melt the snow and ice when needed. I noticed the pigtails were off when I was driving and they were swinging around in my rear view mirror. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11245460, filed 2019-08, 50 miles

Buying note. When considering this model year, inspect the dashboard near the passenger airbag and ask whether the airbag recall repair has been completed. Before buying, ask for records of any reduced-power, stalling, or stability warnings and related repairs.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 44 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.