2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL
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Owner complaints
23 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
Extreme hesitation when accelerating from a stop sign or stop light. also my dashboard had several crack in it and it's getting more.
- Structure › Body
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.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Structure › Body
Front dash cracked near the stealing column and passenger front airbag. Vehicle stationary
- Air bags · Unknown or other
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.
- Unknown or other
Dash IS cracking and falling apart. Started as small crack and just continues to get larger and more wide spread.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
Dashboard has cracked in multiple places including around the air bag causing concern for safety if the vehicle IS involved in a crash.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
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.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
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.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine
2012 GMC yukon. consumer writes in regards to after dealership serviced vehicle, noises, shaking sensation, stabili trac light illuminates, hesitates then stops. consumer notices flames underneath vehicle before completely engulfed in flames. *smd *tr
- Structure › Body
Will follow up with more info, I live in the north east and have spoken with tech's at gm dealers and they have stated that its just a cold weather issue so gm wont fix the issue, my vehicle has had 8 or 9 door handles replaced the fasteners inside of door are plastic and water gets in there…
Will follow up with more info, I live in the north east and have spoken with tech's at gm dealers and they have stated that its just a cold weather issue so gm wont fix the issue, my vehicle has had 8 or 9 door handles replaced the fasteners inside of door are plastic and water gets in there freezes and cracks plastic then door handle basically comes off in you hand, gm refuses to stand behind it and soon wants to charge me approx. 180 every time this happens again they have replace 8 or 9 already and its a 2012, I feel this IS both a safety issue and a basic faulty product, design on gm's part that they will not fix.
- Air bags
Dash IS cracked around the air bag. Worried air bag will not function properly. This IS a defect with several gm suv's and trucks. Gm will not fix
- Power train · Vehicle speed control
Over the past four months my 2012 yukon has been hesitating / stopping. I have accelerate into in the intersection and vehicle hesitated almost causing an accident. The check engine light has came on and off numerous times, flashing stabilization and traction switching on and off. I have taken…
Over the past four months my 2012 yukon has been hesitating / stopping. I have accelerate into in the intersection and vehicle hesitated almost causing an accident. The check engine light has came on and off numerous times, flashing stabilization and traction switching on and off. I have taken it to the dealership at least five times each time they said there was nothing wrong with my vehicle second to the last time they stated I needed a new fuel pump which they replaced and the problem continued with in two days and continues to this day . the last time I took it in they stated there IS an issue with gm vehicles from 2013 to 2017 causing stalling hesitation lack of performance in a setting in high ambient temperatures and there IS no fix for it . I believe this IS a great safety risk for individuals who live in high climate areas .
- Structure › Body
Dashboard has significant cracking in it after only 60,000 miles. Both on passenger side near air bag and above drivers side controls.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
Dashboard cracked in several places including above steering column and around passenger airbag in dashboard. occurred when vehicle was stationary and not in use.
- Unknown or other
My yukon xl's dash board IS cracking all over it soon pieces will fly off of it. I only have 47K miles on it. here are pictures
- Unknown or other
Cracked dashboard to the right of the trip/message center on the drivers side.
- Unknown or other
Dash board IS cracking and making squeaking noise
- Structure › Body
My vehicle was parked in my driveway, stationary, on a suburban street in a small town overnight beginning at about 8PM on friday august 12,2016. The following morning, august 13, 2016 at at about 7:30 am I entered the vehicle to go to the store and observed a large crack running perpendicular with…
My vehicle was parked in my driveway, stationary, on a suburban street in a small town overnight beginning at about 8PM on friday august 12,2016. The following morning, august 13, 2016 at at about 7:30 am I entered the vehicle to go to the store and observed a large crack running perpendicular with the dash from near the window to a over the instrument cluster. This IS a known defect with similar gm models between 2007-2013(14). The safety concern IS that the poorly crafted plastic dashboard cracks easily with no pressure applied to it. This means that that in the event of a collision, with great pressure applied, the dash would disintegrate at an alarming rate and would lead to shards of plastic impailing the occupants of the vehicle with varying amounts of harm. This defect IS well documented by several other gm suv/truck owners for this year span of production.
- Unknown or other
Dashboard IS cracked and continues to grow. Dealer said it was $2000 to fix and said almost all of these models come in with the same crack. There was no specific incident that led to the crack.
- Air bags · Structure › Body
The dashboard IS cracking on the drivers side instrument cover and right into the air bag dash location. only 43,000 miles mainly garage kept and sunshade installed when out of cover.the same thing happened on a 2007 suburban.
- Structure › Body
I have been a long time buyer of gm products, I still have a 99 tahoe, 07 GMC savanna and an 02 GMC sierra HD 2500, recently purchased a 2012 yukon XL denali used with 22,000 miles on it from old saybrook GMC in ct, clean as a whistle everything looked, went to wash it and spray underneath in the…
I have been a long time buyer of gm products, I still have a 99 tahoe, 07 GMC savanna and an 02 GMC sierra HD 2500, recently purchased a 2012 yukon XL denali used with 22,000 miles on it from old saybrook GMC in ct, clean as a whistle everything looked, went to wash it and spray underneath in the first week after I bought it and noticed underneath the frame wax all pealing and frame very rusted, along with many other things rusting . My 02 with 170,000 miles on it looks better then this. Also went on line and there are a lot of people complaining about the same thing. Im sure more would if they looked under there car. this has got to be a factory defect and they need to fix this problem. The dealer IS telling me thats normal , I disagree seeing I have multiple cars/ gmcs my wife has a 2012 passat we bought new and IS spotless underneath, and we have done nothing to the car. *js
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011805This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11011709This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011205This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010566This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11010545This service bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications (U.S).
- 11010544This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010491This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 11010490This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11010421This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11009764This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 11009756This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
- 11009532This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
- 11009039This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11008906This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
- 11008898The bulletin provides direction on how to locate the Temporary Service Part (TSP) form in GlobalConnect.
- 11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007121This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 11007116This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007115This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
- 11007095This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006682This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
- 11006670This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
- 11006644This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006511This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11006282This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
- 11006278This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
- 11005339This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
- 11005311This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004727This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002441This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
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