THE DASH IS CRACKING OVER AIR BAGS WHICH COULD THROW PIECES AS AIR BAG DEPLOYS OR COULD PUNCTURE AIRBAG AS IT DEPLOYS.
2013 gmc Yukon airbags problems
moderate 58 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
58
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
DASH ISSUES HAVE PLAGUED THE 2007-2014 GMC TRUCKS. MINE IS INCLUDED IN THIS. THERE IS CRACKING ALL AROUND THE AREA WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS. I'M WORRIED THAT IN A DEPLOYMENT, PIECES OF DASH WOULD BE PROJECTED AT PASSENGERS. THE DASH MATERIAL IS CLEARLY VERY BRITTLE AND FLIMSY.
DASHBOARD CRACKED BY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG. SPONTANEOUS CRACK WITH NO EXTERNAL CAUSE. IT WAS NOT A HOT DAY. STATIONARY VEHICLE.
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 U…
CRACKED DASHBOARD AROUND AIRBAG AND ALL ACROSS DASH VERY CONCERNED ABOUT PLASTIC PARTS OF DASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO SHARP FLYING PIECES STRIKING PASSENGERS 2013 GMC YUKON XL DENALI MODEL GM WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THIS OBVIOUS AND DANGEROUS DEFECT
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she noticed a vibrating sound coming from the passenger’s side dashboard. She stated that there was a split in the dashboard that was causing the sound. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned that in the event of a crash, the air bag would not deploy. The contac…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, upon contacting the dealer, he was informed that since his dashboard was cracked, the recall could not be performed free of charge. The contact was provided an estimate for the dashboard repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 gmc Yukon?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 58 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags 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 $1,100 for airbags 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 airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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