Is the 2011 GMC Yukon XL safe to drive?

The 2011 GMC Yukon XL has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 21V050000

High Priority Plain English 2021-02-05

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The passenger airbag in your vehicle is like a safety net that inflates in case of a crash. In some 2007-2011 models, the airbag inflator could fail and explode, causing sharp metal fragments to fly towards you.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal could hit you or other occupants in the vehicle, leading to serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Affected Vehicles

2011 GMC Yukon XL

2011 CADILLAC Escalade ESV

2010 GMC Yukon XL

2010 CADILLAC Escalade ESV

2009 GMC Yukon XL

2009 CADILLAC Escalade ESV

2009 GMC Yukon

2009 CADILLAC Escalade

2008 GMC Yukon XL

2008 CADILLAC Escalade ESV

2008 GMC Yukon

2008 CADILLAC Escalade

2007 GMC Yukon XL

2007 CADILLAC Escalade ESV

2007 GMC Yukon

2007 CADILLAC Escalade

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V050000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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