2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL
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Owner complaints
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- Electrical system · Engine · Steering
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly started fluctuating while idling. The A/C was activated and the contact noticed that the vehicle was not being cooled inside the cabin. The contact stated that the failure recurred the…
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly started fluctuating while idling. The A/C was activated and the contact noticed that the vehicle was not being cooled inside the cabin. The contact stated that the failure recurred the following day. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact turned off the vehicle and shifted into park(P). The contact restarted the vehicle and the A/C unit independently turned off. Additionally, the vehicle regained power steering functionality and the vehicle idled as designed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC yukon XL. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC yukon XL. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Unknown or other
"Dashboard crack" in 2016 I purchased my GMC yukon denali XL for about $46,000.00 at ingersoll auto of danbury, connecticut. At the time of purchased my yukon was not covered under the bumper to bumper warranty, but I did purchased the extended warranty. On april 25, 2019 I noticed a crack on my…
"Dashboard crack" in 2016 I purchased my GMC yukon denali XL for about $46,000.00 at ingersoll auto of danbury, connecticut. At the time of purchased my yukon was not covered under the bumper to bumper warranty, but I did purchased the extended warranty. On april 25, 2019 I noticed a crack on my dashboard just top of my instrument panel. That same day I reached out to gm and filed a report. They told me that there was nothing they can do and this was not a recall or a defect that gm would cover but insist me to contact a dealer to see about repairs. On or about 11:30am on 4/25/19 I contacted the service department at ingersoll auto of pawling ny. The service adviser I spoke to told me her never hear about this problem and said that the repair would not be covered under my extended warranty. The value of my vehicle has been diminished as a result of the dashboard defect. I would not have purchased the vehicle or would not have paid as much for it had I known of the defective dashboard's propensity to crack and/or that the defect can interfere with the planned deployment of the driver's-side and passenger's-side airbags.
- Air bags · Structure › Body · Unknown or other
My denali has a bad crack on the dash board and I hit a bump a piece of the plastic flew and cut my face , the dash IS getting worse and this IS becoming a liability. I will be contacting my attorney and the bbb, about this dangerous issue. I'm glad it was me and not my children that got injured.
- Air bags
Small crack appeared suddenly in top center of dashboard that was barely noticeable from driver's seat but could be seen in the passenger's seat. Didn't think much at the time, but over the course of just over a year, the center of the dash vibrates excessively when driving on majority of surfaces…
Small crack appeared suddenly in top center of dashboard that was barely noticeable from driver's seat but could be seen in the passenger's seat. Didn't think much at the time, but over the course of just over a year, the center of the dash vibrates excessively when driving on majority of surfaces that becomes very loud. Contacted gm since my standard warranty has expired and this IS not covered under my extended warranty due to safety concerns with airbag in case of accident. I took to get estimate of cost to repair and owner had same issue with both his GMC yukon's and his was replaced free. Advised to call gm for issue, they only wanted to cover 1/2 the cost of repair. This should be a recall by gm as this IS an apparent problem with their vehicles and not an isolated event. Not very happy with the solution I was provided and will not be owning any more GMC yukon denali's considering it IS not an inexpensive vehicle.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
Dash started to have two cracks, one on each side of dash. Each crack has continued to run. The one on the left has now extended to area over the speedometer dome, the other crack has extended into the seam of the airbag on the right side of the dash. very concerned that airbag compartment IS…
Dash started to have two cracks, one on each side of dash. Each crack has continued to run. The one on the left has now extended to area over the speedometer dome, the other crack has extended into the seam of the airbag on the right side of the dash. very concerned that airbag compartment IS compromised. these cracks were not caused by any type of accident. The car sits under carport 90% of the time. my research shows that there are thousands of GMC owners having the same issue. I am worried that my spouse, grandchildren, or any other front seat passenger may be severly injured. this dangerous fault needs to be repaired immediately!!!
- Air bags · Unknown or other
A crack formed from the passenger side airbag compartment extending to the center dash vent without cause or incident. The vehicle was stationary parked in my garage at the time the crack occurred. The dash now rattles and squeaks and sags in the middle of the dash.
- Air bags · Structure › Body
Passenger side of dashboard cracked which houses the front passenger air bag system. Dashboard shakes violently when brakes are applied.
- Unknown or other
My 2013 yukon denali XL has developed a large crack on the dash above the instrument cluster and it happened during normal driving conditions. The entire dash IS now very loose from drivers side to passengers side and it vibrates violently when braking bouncing up and down the entire length of the…
My 2013 yukon denali XL has developed a large crack on the dash above the instrument cluster and it happened during normal driving conditions. The entire dash IS now very loose from drivers side to passengers side and it vibrates violently when braking bouncing up and down the entire length of the dash. In addition to being quite loud and obnoxious, it IS unnerving to think what will happen if I am in a collision as the crack IS making the plastic dash begin to appear like a spear tip pointed at me. Totally unacceptable in a vehicle of this caliber and cost. At least the windshield IS designed to break into small pieces with tempering...i wonder if gm should consider tempering the cheap plastic they use in their premium product lines so they don't kill someone with plastic shards of junk plastic.
- Unknown or other
Cracked dashboard
- Air bags · Structure › Body
Hey andy I have a 2013 GMC yukon denali XL. I got it october 2014, and will have owned it three (3) years this october. At about 40,000 miles, I discovered a crack on my dash near the air bag on the passenger side. This was about a year ago. I put in a complaint and they (GMC) told me to take…
Hey andy I have a 2013 GMC yukon denali XL. I got it october 2014, and will have owned it three (3) years this october. At about 40,000 miles, I discovered a crack on my dash near the air bag on the passenger side. This was about a year ago. I put in a complaint and they (GMC) told me to take my truck to a local dealer ship and they would sale me the dash at cost, but I would have to pay for the labor. The total cost would be about $800.00. I told them the truck IS just a few thousand miles out of warranty and this should not be my responsibility to repair a manufacturer's defect. after thorough research, I found there are others that have the same problems as i.
- Unknown or other
Dash board IS cracked on driver and passenger side
- Unknown or other
Dash board IS cracked at the front passenger airbag. the dash has also separated in the middle of the dash behind speaker. makes a horrible noise when driving over rough roads.
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.
- 11011989This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 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.
- 11007721This service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.
- 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.
- 11006290This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
- 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.
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