2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500.

20102012
Complaints
16
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 Problems

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

#13 complaints

Airbags

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500.

Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structure:Body:Tailgate
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~31,305 vehicles.

11V339000Steering:linkages
~739 affected

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

11V007000Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
~30,566 affected

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.

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2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 — FAQ

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

Is the 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 has 16 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Body Structure (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 31,305 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
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 Xl 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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