Model year guide

2011 GMC Yukon XL

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 GMC Yukon XL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 78 on record.

2011 GMC Yukon XL — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 GMC Yukon XL at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$24,030

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2011 GMC Yukon XL recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V050000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V054000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Ch…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #14V827000 · 30/12/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for t…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2011 GMC Yukon XL MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,275

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2011 GMC Yukon XL worth?

Low
$14,100
Typical price
$24,030
High
$35,000

From 78 comparable 2011 GMC Yukon XL listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 GMC Yukon XL costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,375
Depreciation (5 yrs)$16,000
Total$37,375
Per mile$0.50

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($24,030) with the same model 5 model-years older ($8,032), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2011 GMC Yukon XL trims & engines on record

Trims
Denali · SLT 1500 · SLE 1500 · SLT · SLE
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl · 5.3L 8-cyl

2011 GMC Yukon XL vehicles on record

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2011 GMC Yukon XL — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 GMC Yukon XL have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Yukon XL. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2011 GMC Yukon XL get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 GMC Yukon XL at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).

How much is a 2011 GMC Yukon XL worth?

Comparable 2011 GMC Yukon XL listings run roughly $14,100–$35,000, typically around $24,030 (from 78 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.