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2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500
Common Problems

Ranked from 140 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

5 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag

    92complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The dashboard cracks near the passenger-side airbag, creating a risk of sharp debris flying into the cabin if the airbag deploys.

  2. 2

    Takata airbag recall parts unavailable

    43complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Owners received recall notifications for Takata airbags, but replacement parts remain unavailable, leaving vehicles with a potential safety hazard.

  3. 3

    Reduced Engine Power and Stabilitrak Warning Light Activation

    7complaints
    High severityEngine

    The vehicle experiences sudden loss of engine power accompanied by the activation of the 'Reduced Engine Power' and 'Stabilitrak' warning lights.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 12 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Dashboard exposing internal wiring

    6complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Cracks in the dashboard expose internal wiring, creating a risk of electrical shorts or injury from sharp edges.

  5. 5

    Steering Failure at Highway Speeds

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    Steering wheel becomes unresponsive or extremely stiff during driving, especially during maneuvers like U-turns.

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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