There are no safety recalls for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali, but owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 GMC Yukon Denali problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 11 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 8 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 62,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 GMC Yukon Denali complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 106,200 miles · reported Jul 6, 2019
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.
Electrical System · at 126,283 miles · reported Jan 31, 2018
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.…
Structure · at 60,000 miles · reported Sep 20, 2017
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".
Unknown or Other · at 100,000 miles · reported Sep 18, 2017
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…
Unknown or Other · at 51,000 miles · reported Jul 27, 2017
The dashboard over the instrument panel is cracking and spreading. It seems as though the crack is getting larger by the day.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (11 reports), followed by structure (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 62,000 miles.
Are GMC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.