2010 GMC Yukon Xl

The 2010 GMC Yukon XL has 4 recalls, all centered on the passenger-side front airbag inflator, which can rupture during deployment and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, with a risk of serious injury or death.

All four recalls trace back to the same underlying defect: prolonged exposure to high humidity and heat causes the propellant inside the passenger-side airbag inflator to degrade over time. When the airbag deploys in a crash, the weakened inflator can explode with excessive force rather than inflating normally, breaking apart and scattering metal fragments toward the front passenger and potentially other occupants. These recalls specifically apply to vehicles that were originally sold or registered in high-humidity regions, including states such as Florida, Texas, Hawaii, Louisiana, and California, along with several U.S. territories. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns exist for what is essentially the same problem. Owners in those humid climates should confirm whether their specific vehicle has had the inflator replaced, as the risk increases the longer the original part remains in service.