GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls and safety
2 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2019 · 309 owner complaints
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recalls
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recalls
The GMC Yukon XL 1500 has 2 recalls covering 31,305 vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (2). The 2019 GMC Yukon XL 1500 earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2011: 2
Units affected
31K
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2019
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
19 rated versions, model years 2010 to 2019
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SUV · 4WD | 20.4% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · 4WD | 20.3% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · 4WD | 20.3% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · 4WD | 20.3% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · 4WD | 20.3% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · 4WD | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · RWD | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · 4WD | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · RWD | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2012 | SUV · 4WD | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2012 | SUV · RWD | 23.7% risk |
The 16 newest of 19 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the GMC Yukon XL 1500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system77
- Air bags39
- Service brakes34
- Structure32
- Service brakes, hydraulic27
- Unknown or other25
- Power train24
- Complaints
- 309
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 17
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC Yukon XL 1500 by component
- Steering1 · 739 units
- Suspension1 · 31K units
GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2011 | Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban 1500 and 4 more (2011): SteeringNo. 11V339000 | Crash risk | 739 |
| Jan 6, 2011 | Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and 10 more (2011): SuspensionNo. 11V007000 | Crash risk | 30,566 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?
2 recalls cover the GMC Yukon XL 1500, for 31,305 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2019 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
4 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 3 stars, with a 20.4% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Electrical system: named in 77 of the 309 safety complaints about the GMC Yukon XL 1500, then air bags (39). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.