2010 GMC Yukon Denali problems & reliability
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown OR Other | 28 | 53% |
| Air Bags → | 21 | 40% |
| Structure → | 13 | 25% |
| Engine | 6 | 11% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 38 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 79,500 miles (middle 50% between 56,591 and 93,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 gmc yukon denali. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (gilchrist chevrolet buick gmc dealership tacoma, 6014 s tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409, (253) 777-3085) where it was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) but the parts were not…”
Air Bags · filed May 14, 2019
“Dashboard is cracked. An entire piece cracked off just over the steering wheel and it cracked on the passenger side near the air bag. I am not certain exactly when it cracked.”
Unknown OR Other · filed Mar 19, 2019
“Cracked dash, I believe it's a safety issue. If I were involved in an accident I feel it would cause shrapnel to be fly everywhere. Very sharp plastic would fly as any passenger especially if the faulty air bags went off.”
Unknown OR Other · filed Nov 16, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
1,375 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. The 10 most recent:
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2026
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…
PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2025
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
13598 · Other · issued Sep 9, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may…
PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2025
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2025
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PIP4902S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 9, 2025
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
25-NA-156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2010 GMC Yukon Denali?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 79,500 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.