Vehicle shut off while driving on the highway. No warning signals and happened multiple times over the course of the day. Speed was 70 MPH
The worst 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1,408
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
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What 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Multiple cracks on the dashboard. First, by the passenger airbag, and then on the driver's side, above the gauge cluster.
One week after purchasing the vehicle I broke down due to an oil pressure sensor. Two weeks after that I broke down (stalled out in the road) due to 2 lifters collapsing and the camshaft being damaged. After replacing all lifters, the camshaft, spark plugs and wires, as well as another oil pressure sensor just in case the other one was bad I still have low oil pressure. This cost $3,000.00! I left the shop and broke down on my way home with a flashing engine light and the stabilitrak light and message flashing. It shook so hard I thought it would explode in the road and then stalled out! It was towed back to the shop where it continues to sit. Its been there 3 weeks. Its been at the shop longer than I've gotten to drive it. After googling what might be causing the problem it appears this is not uncommon and gmc/chevrolet is well aware of the faulty engine. Thousands of posts are on different sites complaining how even though they have put their vehicle in the shop and had the repairs done, there is something in the engine that causing the issues again! The manufacturer is well aware they are putting lives at risk repeatedly and causing financial hardships for the consumer but it is obvious they are concerned only about their bottom line and not lives.
Dash is cracked. Not from any damage, it just cracked on it's own.
Takata recall: I am wanting to know when the recall will have a remedy? I had an accident in dec 2016 and the air bags didn't deploy. I had a pretty severe wreck running into 3 vehicles with substantial front end damage including broken tire rod. Below is just a picture of the damage. Body shop was in disbelief that the airbags didn't deploy??
"takata recall" dashboard is cracked near passenger side airbag and over the the steering wheel.
Takata recall gm recall 49151 to replace the passenger side air bag inflator. This has yet to be resolved, no further notice has been made of any actions, and research of the matter indicates that 'incomplete remedy not yet available'. After all this time, and that notice was made july 2016, the condition had been investigated by the federal safety agency and found no solution. That is unacceptable! My wife, my kids, my friends travel in that seat. What happens to them if this unit ignites with or without a collision type situation, and they get severely burnt, or maimed by this device which is apparently degrading each year they delay. What alternatives do I have now, just wait for it to explode? I really think this has gone far to long already, and needs immediate action before someone gets hurt or killed. Thank you.
My dash has been slowly cracking, the crack is now in two places, by the air bag and steering wheel and has completely released so it vibrates the whole time I'm driving. Just this week the airbag light is now coming on too.
Takata recall dash board has cracked despite being well cared for.gmc wants $1500 to replace! A cracked dashboard, particularly one that is damaged around the passenger-side airbag, can yield flying projectiles in the event that an accident triggers the airbag to deploy.
The dashboard has crack completely at the airbag and over the instrument panel. The SUV has developed these cracks over the last 2 years. Cracks kept expanding until total separation has occurred if loose pieces.
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Questions about the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL
Is the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?
Owners have filed 69 complaints about the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 2.4 times a typical Yukon Denali XL model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL year score?
The 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL scores 44 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Yukon Denali XL: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Airbags, with 27 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is body (20).
How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the GMC Yukon Denali XL have bad airbags?
The GMC Yukon Denali XL model years with the most airbags complaints are 2011 (27 complaints), 2007 (21 complaints) and 2008 (17 complaints).
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