2012 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2012 GMC Yukon XL, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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4 safety recalls for the 2012 GMC Yukon XL
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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Inflator module (air bags)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second…
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Inflator module (air bags)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A."…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second…
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Ignition (electrical system)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006…
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Shaft pitman (steering)
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and GMC savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. The steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on…
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 GMC Yukon XL have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 100,873 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2012 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while in a parking lot, the contact attempted to shift the vehicle into drive however, the transmission failed to shift into gear. The con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 1, 2023 · Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 GMC yukon xl. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the brakes failed to engage when the brake pedal was depressed. There was no warni”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 28, 2021 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1999 GMC Yukon XL | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 GMC Yukon XL | 6 | 69 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 120 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 95 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 102 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 87 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon XL | 5 | 42 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 17 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 97 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 69 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon XL | 5 | 23 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 28 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 47 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 13 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 22 |
| 2014 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 307 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 201 |
| 2017 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 147 |
| 2018 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 53 |
| 2019 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 68 |
| 2020 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 47 |
| 2021 GMC Yukon XL | 12 | 227 |
| 2022 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 169 |
| 2023 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 219 |
| 2024 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 70 |
| 2025 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 28 |
| 2026 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2012 GMC Yukon XL
How do I know if my 2012 GMC Yukon XL 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2012 GMC Yukon XL; 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 12V112000).
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
- Sierra 25001,821 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.