Extreme hesitation when accelerating from a stop sign or stop light. Also my dashboard had several crack in it and it's getting more.
The worst 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags7
- Body7
- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags7
- Body7
- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1,483
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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 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Two cracks on the dash board have formed. One on the left side front of instrument cluster. The second on the passenger side intersecting the passenger airbag. Unknown if its interfering with airbag deployment.
The upper dashboard has cracked all the way through above the steering column exposing many components intended to remain covered in the car. Due to the crack occurring the width of the upper dashboard, I am concerned about the dashboard coming dislodged during a crash or forceful braking incident and injuring vehicle passengers.
Front dash cracked near the stealing column and passenger front airbag. Vehicle stationary
Large crack in dashboard around airbag, and above control panel. Concerned about safety and efficacy of airbag, and dashboard in the event of a front end crash. Vehicle is garage parked. Gmc wants $1,600 to replace on a 6 year old vehicle with less than 60,000 miles on it.
Dash is cracking and falling apart. Started as small crack and just continues to get larger and more wide spread.
Dashboard has cracked in multiple places including around the air bag causing concern for safety if the vehicle is involved in a crash.
The dash board is cracked and rattles near the air bag. This is concerning that if an accident would occur, the cracked dash could cause further bodily harm. This defect just showed up unexpectedly and I am afraid will crack more as time goes on. I cannot recall if it occurred while driving or stationary.
The dash board is cracking and the dealer will not cover any repair because the vehicle is out of warranty. When the dash board fails to protect the electronics there is a danger of loss of control. My position is this is a common problem with this model and is a manufacturing defect and a recall should be issued.
Cracked dashboard. This is the second gm vehicles I've owned in which cracks appear on the dashboard for no apparent reason. My concern is if the air bag is deployed, small shards of plastic may lead to serious injury.
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Questions about the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL
Is the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL, fewer than a typical Yukon Denali XL model year.
What is the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL year score?
The 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL scores 80 out of 100 (good). 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 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Airbags, with 7 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles. Next is body (7).
How many recalls does the 2012 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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