Carrier/rack problems of the 2012 GMC Yukon - part 2

59 problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2012 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the 2012 Yukon.

36 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2017

The dashboard spontaneously cracked above the instrument panel section. There are multiple sections to the crack and is approximately 6"-8" in length. The vehicle was parked at the time of the crack. Subsequently, the dashboard makes various vibration, chattering, and rattling noises.

37 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2016

Dashboard cracked spontaneously from top edge to window edge over odometer and a small crack at passenger airbag.

38 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

Large cracks in the dashboard formed around passenger airbag as well as above instrument cluster. Loss of dashboard integrity in the event of airbag deployment seems highly probable.

39 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2016

My dashboard is cracked at the passenger airbag. I have not been involved in an accident. I got into my vehicle and noticed the crack. I am concerned about safety if my airbag deploys and plastic dash pieces turn into projectiles. My vehicle warranty does not cover the problem.

40 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2016

Dash board cracked on passenger side right on the airbag's left hand corner. Crack is getting worse as time goes by. Dealer wont assume responsibility unless GMC will approve to do so. Vehicle is at all times on garage or under shade so sun has no effect to the diffect. Bought the 2012 Yukon denali 1 year ago as certified preowned vehicle with a 1 year bumper to bumper warranty.

41 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Summary: dashboard cracked two places at the corner to the passenger airbag for no reason and now the middle section of the dash rattles and I can see a gap forming . Also dash is cracking on driver sude about instrument panel.

42 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2016

Dash board has cracked in two places around the air bag on the passenger side. The vehicle was stationary when the cracks happened.

43 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2016

Dash board is cracking and making squeaking noise.

44 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2016

The dashboard cracked by the air bag.

45 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2016

Dashboard cracked at the corner to the passenger airbag for no reason and now the middle section of the dash rattles.

46 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2016

Dash board cracked above instrument panel and around the passenger side airbag, the vehicle was not moving when crack happened, parked it, when I came back out to drive it had big crack above the instrument panel and small cracks around passengers airbag.

47 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2016

Dash is cracking around airbags. Airbags have never been deployed.

48 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

I have a 2012 GMC Yukon denali. I've had several occasions where I'm driving and the truck turns off/or experiences a "short" for a few seconds. I have checked all electrical cables and have exchanged batteries twice (as they "drained"). A few months back my dashboard started cracking as well, first it was a small crack near the passenger side airbag. Later another crack by the steering wheel, which had now formed a large "v".

49 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

Dashboard is cracked and continues to grow. Dealer said it was $2000 to fix and said almost all of these models come in with the same crack. There was no specific incident that led to the crack.

50 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2015

Cracked dashboard on both drivers and passengers side. Cracks may impede proper airbag deployment and/or send dashboard fragments into passenger compartment during airbag deployment.

51 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2015

Cracked dash board. Appeared suddenly. Car was not in motion and parked when crack was discovered. It's a 2012 Yukon xl so not an older model.

52 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2015

Dashboard cracking in multiple locations, cracks increase in length and are running up the cowling over the instrument panel and coming from the passenger airbag housing.

53 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2015

The plastic dash on my Yukon is cracking around the passenger airbag and in front of the instrument cluster on the driver's side. Seems like if the passenger airbag were to go off that it would propel pieces of this broken plastic dash.

54 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2015

I am the owner of a 2012 GMC Yukon denali xl. I purchased this SUV in sept 2013 used with less than 2000 miles. I noticed a hairline cracked above my airbag module on the dash board at the beginning of the end of April 2015. I feel that this cracked dash is a safety concern. If there was an accident where the airbags was to deploy it can cause shrapnel and major damage or harm to anyone in the truck. I have 4 kids in which two of them are teenagers that sit in that front passenger seat.

55 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

At some point near 65000 miles, a very large crack appeared over the instrument panel, as well as a small crack extending into the passenger side airbag area. I worry about my children's safety if we were in an accident and plastic pieces go flying.

56 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2014

The dashboard has major cracking starting at the air bag on passenger side.

57 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2014

Noticed a crack on dash by airbag system shortly after purchase . Was told by dealership that I would have to pay almost $1,000 to repair even though vehicle was purchased as gm certified. As of yesterday, the crack is much larger and appears to be separating at corner of airbag assembly area on passenger side of dash. This has to be considered a safety concern. Please advise.

58 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2014

The dashboard is cracked in three different places. The first cracked happened at about 24,000 miles right above the steering well. The second crack is on the passenger side leading up to the passenger airbag. That happened at about 50,000 miles. The third crack is in front of the steering wheel it travels upward to meet the first crack making it into a y shaped. This happened at about 55,000 miles. The car is parked in a garage most of the time. The passenger side seat belt buckle in the middle row and the middle seat belt buckle in the third row both fell apart making the buckles unusable.

59 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

I purchased my 2012 GMC Yukon denali awd new. Approximately 3 years ago the dashboard developed a crack at the top left corner of the front passenger airbag. The crack has slowly been getting worse and is now becoming elevated and I now have fears for proper operation of the front passenger airbag due to this. I researched and discovered that this has been an ongoing problem with 2007 - 2013 GMC Yukons, Chevrolet tahoes, Chevrolet suburbans, and Cadillac escalades. I contacted general motors via email today (5/30/17) and am awaiting response and hopeful resolution from them. I will advise when I have gm's response/resolution.


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