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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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925–50K
750–75K
375–100K
9100–150K
4150K+
35 reports with mileage · 23 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
58 reports
80,000 miles · Aug 5, 2016
Unknown Or Other
DASH CRACKED IN 2 PLACES: ABOVE DRIVING WHEEL AND AROUND AIR BAG. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I WILL HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THIS PART IN 2 YEARS. AFTER THE FIRST REPLACEMENT, I HAD BEEN FAIRLY DILIGENT ABOUT USING A WINDSHIELD/DASH REFLECTIVE COVER WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE, BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE HELPED PREVENT SAME SITUATION FROM OCCURR…
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DASH CRACKED IN 2 PLACES: ABOVE DRIVING WHEEL AND AROUND AIR BAG. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I WILL HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THIS PART IN 2 YEARS. AFTER THE FIRST REPLACEMENT, I HAD BEEN FAIRLY DILIGENT ABOUT USING A WINDSHIELD/DASH REFLECTIVE COVER WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE, BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE HELPED PREVENT SAME SITUATION FROM OCCURRING AGAIN WITH CRACKS IN EXACTLY THE SAME PLACES. CRACKS ON REPLACED DASH ARE GETTING WORSE AND ENTIRE DASH VIBRATES AND RATTLES WHEN DRIVING AS OTHER ATTACHMENT PIECES SEEM TO BE CRACKING UNDERNEATH. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS SUGGEST CONTINUED CRACKING AND PROGRESSION COULD EXPOSE PARTS UNDER DASH, POSSIBLY EVEN EFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THE QUOTE FOR PARTS AND LABOR I RECEIVED FROM MY LOCAL GMC SERVICE WAS $1,000 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF GM CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME THING, THIS APPEARS TO BE A FAULTY COMPONENT TO AN OTHERWISE GOOD VEHICLE, AND SHOULD BE ISSUED A RECALL AND REPLACED WITH A DASH THAT LASTS SUBSTANTIALLY LONGER THAN 1.5-2 YEARS.
NHTSA ODI #10893585
110,000 miles · Jul 28, 2016
Air BagsStructure
CRACKED DASHBOARD, DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT AIRBAG SAFETY IF DEPLOYED DUE TO PROXIMITY TO CRACK AND SHARP EDGES ADJACENT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. DOOR HANDLES FALLING OFF, EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. FEAR OF UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO CAR. GM UNWILLING TO CORRECT SUBSTANDARD PARTS.
NHTSA ODI #10889318
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2016
Structure
I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO CRACKS ONE ON THE HUMP WHERE STEERING WHEEL IS AND THE OTHER ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE CRACK ON DRIVE SIDE IS HUGE. AND IN THE MIDDLE OF DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIR VENT IS THERE IS NOW STARTING TO BE A SEPARATION.
NHTSA ODI #10888201
46,000 miles · Apr 6, 2016
Unknown Or Other
DASH HAS CRACKED SEVERELY. I AM CONCERNED THAT IS THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS THAT THE SHARP HARD PLASTIC THAT IS CRACKED WILL CAUSE INJURY.
NHTSA ODI #10853839
118,000 miles · Apr 5, 2016
Air BagsUnknown Or Other
CRACKS IN THE DASH HAVE APPEARED. ONE CRACK IS ABOVE LEFT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE OTHER IS FORWARD OF AND NEXT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS STAYED UNDER COVERED PARKING. NOTICED THE CRACKS AS I WAS DRIVING AND DASH NOW RATTLES.
NHTSA ODI #10853536
97,289 miles · Mar 14, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AS THE STABILITRAK, THE PARK ASSIST, THE BRAKES, THE SERVICE ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IND…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AS THE STABILITRAK, THE PARK ASSIST, THE BRAKES, THE SERVICE ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,289. UPDATED 06/29/16*LJ
NHTSA ODI #10846429
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2016
Structure
CRACKS IN DASHBOARD , AROUND AIRBAG. AFTER RESEARCHING INTERNET SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. I CALLED GMC 1-800 # THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM..LOOK IT UP ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET..
NHTSA ODI #10819092
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2015
Air BagsStructureUnknown Or Other
DASHBOARD CRACKED NEAR PASSENGER AIRBAG, ALSO FRACTURES AROUND DRIVER SIDE VENT AND CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER.
NHTSA ODI #10782250
74,500 miles · Oct 8, 2015
Structure
CRACK FORMING ON DASHBOARD NEAR LEFT CORNER OF AIRBAG. MY DENALI IS ALWAYS PARKED IN A GARAGE AND I STARTED NOTICING IT LAST MONTH. I'VE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE POST THEIR DASHBOARD PICS WITH THE SAME CRACK.
NHTSA ODI #10780870
47,688 miles · Sep 24, 2015
Structure
PLASTIC DASHBOARD IS CRACKING. GMC DEALER QUOTED A $1,000.00 REPLACEMENT COST. DEALER PROPOSED MY COST WOULD BE $600.00. SAME DEALER REPLACED CRACKED DASHBOARD ONCE BEFORE AT NO COST TO ME. THIS CERTAINLY APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT BUT DEALER DISAGREES.
NHTSA ODI #10775982
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