2010 Gmc YUKON DENALI XL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 29 complaints (58.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 5 | 17.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 17; Air Bags: 11; Structure:Body: 3; Engine: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Seats: 1; Steering: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 12; 2017: 8; 2018: 6; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10863928 · 2016-05-09 (May 9, 2016)
A LARGE CRACK APPEARED ON THE DASH HUMP BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL AND GREW LARGER LEAVING A HOLE EXPOSING THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL WIRES. ANOTHER CRACK DEVELOPED ON THE DASH BESIDE THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I AM CONCERNED WITH BOTH ELECTRONICS BEING EXPOSED AND JAGGED EDGES BESIDE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AREA, THE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL IN A CRASH. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT STEERING COULD EVENTUALLY BECOME IMPACTED. I CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW IT IS A COMMON…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10863928 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10873675 · 2016-06-10 (June 10, 2016)
DASHBOARD CRACKED ABOVE STEERING WHEEL AND ABOVE PASSENGER AIR BAG. RATTLES AND SHAKES CONSTANTLY. AFRAID IT MAY AFFECT THE AIR BAG AND BE A HAZARD. CRACKS SEEM TO BE GETTING BIGGER.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10873675 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10763056 · 2015-09-11 (September 11, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE STABILITY TRACK CONTROL INDICATED OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE TI WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUG FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE F…
Owner-reported narrative. 101,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10763056 at NHTSA ↗