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1GKS2MEF6BR••••••2011 Gmc YUKON XL
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Gmc YUKON XL build (6 vs 1).
6on this build
44on the model
33builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 2Structure 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainDec 2019
Vehicle stopped for traffic light on a city street intersection, would not progress. Had to be towed. Transmission went out & were told that this model, year and engine had a faulty transmission computer which LED to internal pump failure, affecting performance of torque…
Air BagsMar 2017
Crack in dash over passenger side airbag
Unknown Or OtherJan 2016
My dashboard cracked twice on the passenger side. Both times occurred in the 50, 000 mile range.the dealership fixed it twice. It was out of warranty but they gave a minor price break. Now that I am reading online the amount of complaints about it. They should look into it
StructureJun 2015
Dashboard has cracked in several places from above the drive side instrument panel and surrounding the air bag location. Concerned that in an air bag deployment, pieces of the dash may be projected throughout the interior causing injury
Air BagsOct 2016
The dashboard of my 2011 yukon is cracking in multiple locations, including around the airbag areas, creating a hazard if the airbags were to employ
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKS2MEF6BR316707 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.