The 2010 GMC Yukon XL has 4 recalls, all centered on the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
All four recalls address the same underlying defect in the passenger-side airbag inflator. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can degrade the inflator's propellant over time, causing it to explode with excessive force rather than deploy normally. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for this defect. These recalls are particularly relevant for vehicles in hot, humid climates or those that have spent time in high-humidity regions.