Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 GMC Yukon owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Yukon. The contact stated the front driver's side dashboard was fractured. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) and took the vehicle to a local dealer to be repaired. The dealer declined to service the vehicle under recall due to the dashboard being fractured. The dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that the recall repair would be performed once the dashboard was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The top of the dashboard instrument panel keeps cracking in several places despite trying to prevent any or further cracks. It is very visible and it is now cracking towards the steering wheel and the cover to the passenger air bag area. concerned that because it is in close range to passenger airbag component area as well as the steering column area that eventually there will some malfunction in either components.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that there were cracks in the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to mark christopher auto center (located at 2131 e convention center way, ontario, ca 91764) where it was determined that the 2010-14 models experienced the same failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number:[redacted]. In addition, while driving various speeds, the check engine, stabilitrak, and service traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle also shook and lost power. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally, but the failure recurred numerous times. The contact also stated that a squeaking noise and a burning odor were coming from the brake pedal. …
To whom it May concern; I own a 2010 GMC Yukon. I as well as others have a cracked dashboard, one near the deployment of my airbag and one on the driver side by the steering column. Considering GMC's interest in the safety and quality of their vehicles. It is a shame that there is not a recall because of such reason as death! There is a huge concern that the sharp edges of the cracks can absolutely cause he airbag to deploy and getting your hand cut and infection is a definite possibility. Not to mention the attention that the cracked dash is. When someone is walking by it is very noticeable and looks bad for GMC. This has been broadcast-ed on the memphis, tn news lately and one dash out of plenty has been properly taken care of. If this issue is not resolved and the importance of this I do plan on going to the news and taken further action. …
I bought a 2010 Yukon denali and the dash started cracking all the way to the airbag. It started as one small crack and is now all the way across the dash at the instrument panel. Upon investigating it I found that several thousand others are dealing with the same dangerous defect in Yukon and tahoe vehicles dated 2007-2014 models. GM refuses to acknowledge this or recall this. This could be potentially very dangerous if the airbag is deployed and the dash comes off in several sharp pieces. Also, my door handles are all coming off and the inside door handles chrome is peeling off and cutting my hand. This should be a recall but GM will not help all of us who have this issue. A lawyer is working to make a lawsuit against them but most are afraid that nothing will happen going up against GM who has the time and money to just ignore this until someone is severely hurt. …
Since 2016 this vehicle has had the dash cracking, recently this issue has gotten much worse. The dash is literally about to fall in. This has happened mostly during times it was sitting although driving has definitely made it much worse. I'm concerned that if the airbag does happen to go off it's going to throw sharp pieces of plastic flying throughout the passenger compartment. Another issue I have found is if I set any papers on the dash they fall into the dash. I can now see the wiring inside the dash because of the missing pieces. On top of this you have to be careful touching the dash as I have been cut on several occasions from the sharp edges created by this issue. The center of the dash appears to be on borrowed time it has sunken nearly a half an inch within the last month. …
The dashboards of 2007-2013 Chevy, GMC, Cadillac SUV's and trucks become cracked due to a factory defect in the materials used to make them. They in turn rattle severely. The main cause for concern in upon air bag deployment, pieces from the dash can puncture the air bag rendering it useless and also pieces from the dash can become projectiles causing severe injury as well. GM has failed to acknowledge the severity of this problem and refuses to do anything to remedy it. There are thousands of other identical cases on the internet on various GM forums all stating the same thing. This needs to be addressed!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the dashboard developed a crack next to the passenger side air bag. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the demontrond Buick GMC dealer (14101 north fwy, houston, tx 77090) where it was diagnosed that the entire dashboard needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000. The VIN was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking. The contact was concerned that the air bags May deploy. The vehicle was taken to grieco Chevrolet of fort lauderdale (1300 n federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl 33304, [phone]) where it was determined that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked on the driver and the passenger side where the air bag was located. The contact felt that if the air bag deployed, shards of hard plastic would emit. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician informed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
Body complaints in other Yukon years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2010 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the body & structure of the 2010 GMC Yukon, 25% of the model year's 158 complaints. The component named most often is body (27 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 GMC Yukon body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2010 GMC Yukon, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 GMC Yukon body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 58,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.