2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Linkages (steering)
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.
Remedy: GM dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at…
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Spindle (suspension)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the…
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,319 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet availab”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2022 · Air bags
“Dash board panel has cracked open for unknown reasons causing a safety concern with sharp edges and openings that allow opportunities for foreign objects/items to enter vehicle controls and instrument”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2019 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD, Yukon 1500 Hybrid 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 10–20 / 16–23 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.3/6/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 6-spd |
Compare GMC Yukon XL 1500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL 1500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 15 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 29 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 23 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 63 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 36 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 60 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 18 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 2 | 12 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500
How do I know if my 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V007000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.