2011 GMC Yukon Denali Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali.

20102012
Complaints
117
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2011 GMC Yukon Denali Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#126 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:77,664 mi
#212 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:82,470 mi
#33 complaints

Structural Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali.

Airbags
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,664
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,470
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2011 GMC Yukon Denali — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2011 GMC Yukon Denali has 117 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali?
Top reported problems: Airbags (26 complaints, avg 77,664 mi); Body Structure (12 complaints, avg 82,470 mi); Structural Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,182 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 GMC Yukon Denali as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 GMC Yukon Denali?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Denali reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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