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2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 9 complaints on file for the 2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

9

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Yukon Xl 1500 years?

Yukon Xl 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted87 complaints2000: 19 complaints2001: 33 complaints2002: 26 complaints2003: 87 complaints2004: 46 complaints2005: 33 complaints2006: 6 complaints2007: 85 complaints2008: 27 complaints2009: 14 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 16 complaints2012: 6 complaints
Yukon Xl 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags333%
Electrical System222%
Other222%
Body & Structure222%

Does the 2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E043000OtherSeptember 3, 2010 · 294 units

Defect

MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Consequence

AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedy

MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES (1) ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING WHEEL, AND (2) AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. CONCERNED ABOUT THE LARGE CRACKED PIECE OF THE DASHBOARD BECOMING DISLODGED IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 30, 2016

“CRACK ON HUMP OF DASH AS WELL AS CRACK ON DASH NEAR PASSENGER AIR BAG. CERTAINLY COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 1, 2018

“TWICE MY CAR HAS LOST ENGINE POWER. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER REPAIRED SOME WIRING AND MOST RECENTLY MY CAR LOST POWER IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN DALLAS (SCARY!) BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WERE ALSO OUT DUE TO THIS SAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 24, 2016

“CRACKED DASH, JUST PURCHASED FROM A LOCAL GM DEALER 9/30/2015 AND JUST NOTICED CRACK ON DASH THAT RUNS ABOUT 8 IN LONGS FROM STEERING WHEEL TO WINDSHIELD AND FROM AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE TO WINDSHIELD THAT IS ABOUT 1 INCH LONG. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT ONCE TO CHURCH THE DAY I PURCHASED AND UPON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 30, 2015

2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 — common questions

Is the 2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 reliable?

The record is thin — 9 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 GMC Yukon Xl 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Yukon Xl 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon Xl 1500 years to avoid are 2003, 2007, 2004. The cleanest record among Yukon Xl 1500 years belongs to 2012.

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.