2012 GMC Yukon Denali Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali.

20112013
Complaints
32
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 GMC Yukon Denali Problems

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

#18 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:67,510 mi
#28 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:64,625 mi
#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali.

Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,510
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,625
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2012 GMC Yukon Denali — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 GMC Yukon Denali has 32 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali?
Top reported problems: Airbags (8 complaints, avg 67,510 mi); Body Structure (8 complaints, avg 64,625 mi); Electrical Faults (2 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 2012 GMC Yukon Denali?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,068 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 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 2012 GMC Yukon Denali?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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