At a glance

Title statusClean

Reported mileage136,893 mi

LocationMa, USA

ColorWhite

Last listed price$12,697

Open recalls1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

GMC

Model

yukon xl 1500

Year

2010

Trim

SLT1

Body style

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

5.3L 8-cyl

Cylinders

8

Fuel type

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Doors

4

Assembly plant

ARLINGTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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Safety recalls 1

EQUIPMENT

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…

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.

NHTSA Campaign #10E043000 · 03/09/2010

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 GMC yukon xl 1500, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 1 involved a crash 🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 4 reported injuries

Air Bags 7 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Structure 4 reports

🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Engine 3 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Vehicle Speed Control 2 reports

🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Steering 2 reports

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Electrical System 1 report

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 175

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2010 GMC yukon xl 1500.

ENGINE

Valve spring snapped clear in half inside the engine while driving on the highway. This caused me to be stranded on the side of the road in the middle of the Arizona desert with my two dogs in the heat. Thankfully I did not lose control of the vehicle. No warning signs whatsoever until out of nowhere- vehicle check engine light started flashing as well as '…

NHTSA ODI #11692214

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I experienced hybrid battery module catching fire till was water thrown on it unknown raison after i planned to buy used battery from other junkyard truck and before replacing wanted to check everything okay i notice that there black mark caused by short circuit on the same place but everything was looking good from out till i unplugged the module wire for c…

Fire · NHTSA ODI #11666977

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

I was in a head-on collision (T-bone) going over 40 mph. Despite the severity of the collision no airbags deployed and both front seatbelts failed. Error Codes: B0052:00 Deployment commanded; B0015:04 Driver seat belt buckle tensioner deployment loop open; B0022:04 Passenger seat belt buckle tensioner deployment loop open. I have a police report but it e…

Crash · 4 injured · NHTSA ODI #11661872

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Engine front hood pops up into the safety latch position while driving down the road at highway speed and in cold weather or in a strong headwind.

NHTSA ODI #11601778

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

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…

NHTSA ODI #11528859

STRUCTURE

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 ev…

NHTSA ODI #11522684

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The dashboard on our 2010 GMC yukon was cracking. While driving to pick up my daughter from school, the dashboard center section calapsed inside the dashboard. It was very alarming and is leaving the airbag case exposed.

NHTSA ODI #11509444

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

Dash is cracked scared that sharp objects may fly into my family face if air bags are deployed the truck lost all power and left me and my daughter stranded right in the middle of traffic about got hit thank God we didn't GM needs to take care of these matters and take it seriously people could be seriously hurt or killed And if I hit a bump my cruise contro…

NHTSA ODI #11496511

+ 167 more complaints on record.