Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 GMC Yukon has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 158 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V054000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V827000 Ignition Lock Actuator may Bind NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V339000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V007000 REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FRACTURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 79 complaints
- Unknown or Other 55 complaints
- Structure 27 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
Of the 158 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 158 complaints, owners report 3 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 GMC Yukon has a moderate number of complaints and recalls, particularly issues with airbags and the electrical system. While there are notable complaints and potential safety concerns due to recalls, the overall volume of reports is not excessively high. This gives the Yukon an average reliability outlook, but owners should stay vigilant for certain common problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| ignition system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balances
- Brake inspections and fluid changes
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Drive belt inspection and replacement
- Battery service and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Difficult key turning
- Unusual engine noises
- Steering irregularities
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.