2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Unknown or other2
2. Air bags1
3. Structure1
4. Tires1
5. Visibility/wiper1

Latest complaints

• Jul 22, 2020TX62,000 mi
  Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
  TL* the contact owns a 2012 GMC yukon XL 1500. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to close upon pressing the liftgate button. The contact would have to close the liftgate manually. Additionally, the liftgate occasionally closed after being opened, striking the occupant. There was no…

  TL* the contact owns a 2012 GMC yukon XL 1500. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to close upon pressing the liftgate button. The contact would have to close the liftgate manually. Additionally, the liftgate occasionally closed after being opened, striking the occupant. There was no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to luke fruia motors (2645 barnard rd, brownsville, tx 78520) where she was given an estimate for the repairs. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and they referred her back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.

• Feb 12, 2017LA41,250 mi
  Unknown or other

  Cracked dashboard above instrument cluster and at passenger airbag location. I do not know if the vehicle was in motion or stationary when it happened. I noticed it while vehicle was stationary.

• Oct 27, 2016NY
  Visibility/wiper
  During inclement weather (snow and rain) when windshield wipers were necessary for visibility, the wipers would either move very slowly or intermittently and stop in the middle of the windshield despite the wiper control set to high and not on the intermittent setting. this would occur when the…

  During inclement weather (snow and rain) when windshield wipers were necessary for visibility, the wipers would either move very slowly or intermittently and stop in the middle of the windshield despite the wiper control set to high and not on the intermittent setting. this would occur when the vehicle was at idle and in motion, any speed. this occurred between march 2016 until a new wiper motor assembly was purchased and installed within the first week of july 2016. I did not receive any notice of recall from GMC however I did discover a recall through www.autozone.com (# 15789: service parts safety - windshield wiper motor failure - (oct 26, 2015)) . on 10/27/2016, I called GMC to see if reimbursement was possible and they could not assist me due to the bumper to bumper warranty being expired. vehicle was purchased certified used through auctiondirectusa on 10/8/2015 with an ameriplus warranty (36 month/ 36000mile).

• Oct 1, 2015CA
  Air bags · Unknown or other

  Cracked dash board. appeared suddenly. Car was not in motion and parked when crack was discovered. It's a 2012 yukon XL so not an older model.

• Feb 5, 2015VA7,700 mi
  Tires
  5 tire failures in 24 months and 26833 miles. 2 were "broken tread" failures and 3 were flats. of the flats 2 were in the same tire within 1 week with no obvious nail or other foreign material in the tire. as a result I replaced all 4 tires with another brand and have had no further problems.…

  5 tire failures in 24 months and 26833 miles. 2 were "broken tread" failures and 3 were flats. of the flats 2 were in the same tire within 1 week with no obvious nail or other foreign material in the tire. as a result I replaced all 4 tires with another brand and have had no further problems. The first "broken tire occurred at around 7700 miles, the second broken tire at 10700 miles. flats occurred at around 7800 miles and 26800 miles. *tr

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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