DASHBOARD HAS TWO CREAKS AT PASSAGE AIR BAG. VEHICLE ALSO HAS TAKATA RECALL WITH NO RESOLUTION. I AM CONCERNED DASH MAY INJURE PASSAGE IF AIR BAG INFLATES. YUKON ALWAYS GARAGED, MILEAGE 38,000.
2011 gmc Yukon body problems
moderate 50 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
50
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
SEVERELY CRACKED DASHBOARD. VEHICLE IS GARAGED AND WE USE A SUNSHADE WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE.
I FIRST NOTICED A CRACK ON THE DASH IN FRONT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. SINCE NOTICING THE FIRST CRACK, OTHER CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED.
MY 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED DIRECTLY OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE THOUSANDS OF OTHER OWNERS OF TAHOE'S, YUKONS, AND ESCALADE'S ARE HAVING. D ' LITERALLY CRACKED DOWN THE MIDDLE OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BY NO FAULT OF MY OWN. I DID NOT MISS USE NOR BANG THE DASHBOARD IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS HAPPENED TO THOUSANDS OF OTHE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD A LARGE CRACK AND A HAIRLINE CRACK WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2011 gmc Yukon?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 50 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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