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2013 GMC Yukon Denali problems

The most common problem on the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali is airbags, typically around 58,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Yukon Denali model year.

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Year score
83/100
Owner complaints
29
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1,544
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2013 GMC Yukon Denali problems

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Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali 1,544

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 2013 GMC Yukon Denali owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · 71,584 miles · NV

In the last 12 months the dash has cracked in multiple places and the paint on the hood and roof has cracked and faded. I have already had the hood repainted but the roof is more extensive and should not have to be repainted after only 6 years. The dash is cracked near the airbag so if I'm in an accident the dash will splinter into the faces of the passengers.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · TX

Dash is cracking around airbag potentially could cause projectiles being tossed in a accident , cracking all over dash

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · TX

Dash is cracked around airbag and column , in accident dash debris could cause bodily damage as a projectile.

Filed Apr 27, 2019 · Engine · AZ

Live in arizona. Was driving in august 2018 in afternoon vehicle failed to accelerate in intersection. Almost got tboned. Took to gmc dealership. We were so scared as we had our son in the car. Dealership kept for a week kept telling us there was nothing wrong I would not accept this for an answer I told my husband to tell them that we were not going to pick up the car could they please have a manager look at it at that point we also ask them to replace any fluids and do whatever they could to make the vehicle as safe as possible as this is our main vehicle at that point we were given a bulletin that was put out in 2015 stating that this particular car had this issue at temperatures above 110 degrees fahrenheit and when a dealership why gmc did not recall they informed us that it was due to the fact that it only affected a few state that actually get that hot I was furious with this answer I did contact a lawyer but unfortunately it did not fit into the lemon law and so nothing got done I did not know about this reporting method until just now I am in fear again as temperatures are currently heating up in arizona and have made a complaint to gmc which was very hard to do they kept telling me to take it back to dealership what dealership has already told me they cannot fix it that is why they gave me the bulletin there is nothing they can do dmc it's supposed to call dealership on monday and call me back at this point I really feel like a recall on this vehicle is the safest option for everyone that may own or come into contact with this vehicle on the road I have a copy of the bulletin in my email gmc has stated through internet chat and phone call that they cannot locate this bulletin I do have a copy and would provide it if requested

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Airbags · 38,000 miles · FL

Have had 2 cracks in my dashboard, passenger side from rear/left side toward windshield from airbag and another over instrument panel. They have been there for over a year, I didn't realize how common this problem was or I would have reported sooner. Concern relates to dashboard pieces causing injury if airbag deployed. Vehicle is parked inside day and night

Filed Feb 3, 2019 · 40,000 miles · AL

Dashboard cracked in 2 places. Passenger side above the glove compartment and driver's side above the instrument panel. I noticed the passenger side crack about 2 months ago and the one above the instrument panel today 2-3-19

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 67,000 miles · MO

A little of a month ago we noticed there was a crack from the corner of the air bag down the dash. The car was stationary and has never been in any accidents. I called the dealership to find out if my service contract was going to cover this since I have only owned this vehicle a little over a year. The informed me it would not be covered. This is a huge safety concern for me and my husband as we have two small kids and always have kids in the car. So I tried to open a case with gm customer care hoping they were going to do something as this was a gm certified vehicle and that warranty just expired 2 months ago. They don't care about any of it. They go back to the original warranty and told me it was not a safety issue because it doesn't have a recall issued on it and they aren't going to do anything for me. They advised me to talk to the dealership customer experience manager and see if there is anything they could do. I have always bought gm products but this has changed my mine. Peoples lives could be at stake here with dashboards cracking all around these airbags that so many people are having problems with. I advised there are complaints all over the internet and they all act surprised!! I drive a big SUV for more protection and reliability for my children and now I have a vehicle that is only 5 years old with only 69k miles on it that was worth a ton of money that now is a huge safety risk for me when I drive with my kids and other kids. Buck up gm this is a huge safety problem...before someone gets killed!

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · OH

Dash issues have plagued the 2007-2014 gmc trucks. Mine is included in this. There is cracking all around the area where the passenger airbag is. I'm worried that in a deployment, pieces of dash would be projected at passengers. The dash material is clearly very brittle and flimsy.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Body · 75,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc yukon denali. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked near the front passenger side air bag. Silver star buick gmc (3601 auto mall drive, thousand oaks, california 91362, (805) 222-4789) was made aware of the failure and performed an assessment of the dashboard damages in the form of pictures and documented the contact's case file. The dealer then referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was out of warranty coverage and that there was no recall. The contact was provided with case number: 8-4694265955. The failure mileage was approximately 75,500. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · CO

Takata recall. I took vehicle into gmc service center after airbag service light came on. Technicians diagnosed that the passenger airbag module required replacement. It has never deployed and presents a potential highway safety issue.

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Questions about the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali

Is the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali, fewer than a typical Yukon Denali model year.

What is the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali year score?

The 2013 GMC Yukon Denali scores 83 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 2013 GMC Yukon Denali?

Airbags, with 15 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles. Next is body (9).

How many recalls does the 2013 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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