2010 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 75 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.9 times the median Yukon Denali year — the 2010 model ranks #6 of 20 Yukon Denali years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Other leads the complaint categories with 28 reports (37% of the total).
75
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2010 compare to other Yukon Denali years?
What are the most common 2010 GMC Yukon Denali problems?
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE DASH PANELS ARE CRACKING AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE IS 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS 86,000 MILES AND THE CRACKS DEVELOPED IN THE LAST MONTH. NOTHING HAS HIT THE DASH TO BREAK IT, IT JUST CRACKED AND THE CRACKS ARE SPREADING. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT…”
“THE DASH PANELS ARE CRACKING AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE IS 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS 86,000 MILES AND THE CRACKS DEVELOPED IN THE LAST MONTH. NOTHING HAS HIT THE DASH TO BREAK IT, IT JUST CRACKED AND THE CRACKS ARE SPREADING. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE AUTOMATIC TRUNK MECHANISM AND SUDDENLY THE TRUNK LID CLOSED ON HIS HAND WHICH RESULTED IN A MINOR INJURY TO THE HAND DURING THE IMMEDIATE CLOSURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NOT AN ALERT SAFETY FEATURE EQUIPPED ON THE VEHICLE…”
“AS WE ARE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE OUR YUKON LOSES ALL POWER, ENGINE TURNS OFF, STABILITY CONTROL MESSAGE COMES UP, TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR MESSAGE COMES UP. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRY REFIRING THE ENGINE. IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO JUMP OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE…”
“AS WE ARE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE OUR YUKON LOSES ALL POWER, ENGINE TURNS OFF, STABILITY CONTROL MESSAGE COMES UP, TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR MESSAGE COMES UP. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRY REFIRING THE ENGINE. IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO JUMP OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE…”
2010 GMC Yukon Denali — common questions
Is the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 75 complaints put the 2010 model at #6 of 20 Yukon Denali years. It is one of the Yukon Denali years to avoid.
What are the most common 2010 Yukon Denali problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (28 complaints), airbags (21 complaints), body & structure (13 complaints).
Does the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali.
Which GMC Yukon Denali years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon Denali years to avoid are 2007, 2004, 2011, 2003, 2015, 2010, 2008, 2005. The cleanest record among Yukon Denali years belongs to 2018.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.