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2010 GMC Yukon
Common Problems

Ranked from 155 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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

9 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 Airbag Components

    91complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Dashboard cracks near airbag modules, raising concerns about potential shrapnel during deployment or compromised airbag functionality.

  2. 2

    Takata airbag recall parts unavailable

    41complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Owners received recall notifications for Takata airbags, but replacement parts remain unavailable, delaying repairs and increasing safety risks.

  3. 3

    Dashboard cracking unrelated to airbags

    28complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Dashboard cracks appear in areas unrelated to airbags, causing rattling and structural concerns.

  4. 4

    Dashboard rattling due to cracking

    14complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Dashboard cracks cause loud rattling noises during driving, indicating structural instability.

  5. 5

    Dashboard cracking above instrument panel and steering wheel

    10complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The dashboard cracks above the instrument panel and steering wheel area, causing rattling and structural instability.

    $300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  6. 6

    Reduced Engine Power and Stalling Due to Engine Control Issues

    10complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine stalls or loses power unexpectedly with 'Reduced Engine Power' and 'Stabilitrak' warning lights illuminated, leaving the driver without acceleration.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  7. 7

    Dashboard sagging and structural failure

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The dashboard sags and detaches from its mounting points, exposing internal components and creating a safety hazard.

  8. 8

    Dashboard structural failure causing exposed wiring

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Dashboard cracks have grown into holes, exposing sharp wiring and creating potential electrical hazards.

  9. 9

    Steering Failure at Highway Speeds

    2complaints
    Safety riskSteering

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

Other years & sources

2015 GMC Yukon2016 GMC Yukon2017 GMC Yukon2021 GMC Yukon2022 GMC Yukon2023 GMC Yukon2024 GMC YukonAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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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