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2012 GMC Yukon Denali problems

The most common problem on the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali is airbags, typically around 53,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Yukon Denali model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
84/100
Owner complaints
28
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1,527
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2012 GMC Yukon Denali problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    8
  • Body
    8
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    8
  • Body
    8
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali 1,527

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2012 GMC Yukon Denali owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Airbags · 106,200 miles · TX

Dash is cracked and compromised in 2 places:. Middle clip is broken behind center speaker, and dash is cracked at the front left side of the passenger side airbag. Concerned about flying shards of broken dash plastic in the event the airbags deployed.

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (laroche chevrolet buick gmc cadillac, 900 us-290, brenham, tx 77833, (979) 836-6666) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 25, 2018 · Body · 101,000 miles · LA

Cracked dashboard on top of the instrumental panel and the front passenger airbag location.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · FL

The dashboard has major cracking starting at the air bag on passenger side

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Electrical · 126,283 miles · LA

Key gets stuck in the ignition all the time. The truck goes into complete shut down of all electrical components, I mean absolutely no power. I can't even call on the blue on star button. I took it to walker gmc in alexandria, la on january 15, 2018 because the engine light was on. They said they fixed it and although the engine light is no longer coming on, the truck continues to go into complete electrical shut down every few days. I took it to another dealership to test the battery and the alternator but they reported the battery was at 100 percent and the alternator passed all the checks. I'm at a lost but I do not want to risk traveling with my daughters and the truck just completely stopping on us on the highway. What do you suggest I do next?

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Body · 30,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc yukon denali. While attempting to open the front driver's door, the handle fractured. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (jim murphy, 3000 walden ave, depew, ny 17043, (716)-684-8900) and the handle was replaced. The contact stated that the failure occurred on eight separate occasions, and all four door handles failed and were replaced at some point since 2013. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2017 · Airbags · MI

Service air bag will not go away

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 60,000 miles · AR

I have a 2012 gmc yukon denali. I've had several occasions where I'm driving and the truck turns off/or experiences a "short" for a few seconds. I have checked all electrical cables and have exchanged batteries twice (as they "drained"). A few months back my dashboard started cracking as well, first it was a small crack near the passenger side airbag. Later another crack by the steering wheel, which had now formed a large "v".

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · 100,000 miles · TX

I am the orginal owner of my gmc yukon denali 2012 and it has been garaged most of its life. About 2 months ago my dash started to vibrate then I notice a large crack in the dash just above the speedometer. The fact I have taken such good care of this vehicle leads me to believe this is a defect in the design. The cars value is diminished dramatically due to this visible defect. I have heard gm is no help on this but in my opinion gm's defect has caused a diminished value in my vehicle and therefore they are liable for any repair that is needed to my car to bring it back to the condition it was before the defect was visible. There is case law all over the place to support this.

Filed Sep 17, 2017 · Airbags · 53,000 miles · LA

Crack in dashboard at the airbag

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Questions about the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali

Is the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali, fewer than a typical Yukon Denali model year.

What is the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali year score?

The 2012 GMC Yukon Denali scores 84 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Yukon Denali: 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?

Airbags, with 8 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles. Next is body (8).

How many recalls does the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the GMC Yukon Denali have bad airbags?

The GMC Yukon Denali model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (41 complaints), 2011 (26 complaints) and 2009 (23 complaints).

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