Model year
2012 GMC Yukon
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 63 complaints for the 2012 GMC Yukon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 4 recalls and 71 complaints under YUKON DENALI, YUKON DENALI XL, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, and YUKON XL 1500. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (35), AIR BAGS (17), STRUCTURE:BODY (9). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 10 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 12–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$5,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 166 complaints
- 2001 197 complaints
- 2002 158 complaints
- 2003 204 complaints
- 2004 159 complaints
- 2005 85 complaints
- 2006 27 complaints
- 2007 428 complaints
- 2008 187 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 105 complaints
- 2011 158 complaints
- 2012 63 complaints
- 2013 117 complaints
- 2014 56 complaints
- 2015 529 complaints
- 2016 270 complaints
- 2017 196 complaints
- 2018 70 complaints
- 2019 55 complaints
- 2020 37 complaints
- 2021 341 complaints
- 2022 185 complaints
- 2023 245 complaints
- 2024 106 complaints
- 2025 57 complaints
- 2026 43 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
21V054000 · Feb 5, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,…
21V051000 · Feb 5, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
14V827000 · Dec 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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…
Complaints
63 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| YUKON DENALI | 0 | 28 |
| YUKON DENALI XL | 0 | 23 |
| YUKON HYBRID | 0 | 2 |
| YUKON XL | 4 | 13 |
| YUKON XL 1500 | 0 | 5 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali SUV 4WD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.228 | — |
| Denali SUV RWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.246 | — |
| Denali Xl 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.237 | — |
| Denali Xl 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.237 | — |
| Denali Xl 2500 SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Denali Xl 2500 SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Hybrid SUV 4WD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.228 | — |
| Hybrid SUV RWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.246 | — |
6 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon 1500 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Yukon XL 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon XL 1500 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Yukon XL 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon Denali 1500 AWD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Yukon 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD · 6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Yukon XL 2500 2WD · 6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — | $5,600 |
| Yukon XL 2500 4WD · 6L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — | $5,600 |
| Yukon 1500 Hybrid 4WD · 6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Yukon XL 1500 AWD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
1 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 GMC Yukon at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.