Solved! New to Yukons. 2021 Denali - Steering Wheel Buttons Stuck - Not Functioning

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

KY2FL22

TYF Newbie
Joined
Jul 17, 2024
Posts
5
Reaction score
1
Just picked up a ‘21 Denali and some of the buttons on the steering wheel do not push. These 4 buttons (arrowed in the pic) are completely stuck, and do not function at all. It’s the up and down arrows, and the cruise control buttons. Any suggestions on a fix for this?IMG_1227.jpeg
 
Last edited:

Doubeleive

Wes
Supporting Member
Joined
Nov 7, 2017
Posts
26,242
Reaction score
39,331
Location
Stockton, Ca.
Just picked up a ‘21 Denali and some of the buttons on the steering wheel do not push. They are completely stuck, and do not function at all. It’s the up and down arrows, and the cruise control buttons. Any suggestions on a fix for this?
on the older trucks the buttons could be replaced, not sure on these new ones, you might need a new steering wheel luckily being a current model it shouldn't be expensive.
a new steering wheel for my 12 denali runs $500 and they are unobtanium for the most part
 

Tahoe14

Full Access Member
Joined
Jun 10, 2014
Posts
1,988
Reaction score
1,235
Location
Central Fl
If you purchased from a GM Dealer I would think they would fix them for you even if it’s used. Some Dealers have a 30 day repair for used vehicles.
 
OP
OP
K

KY2FL22

TYF Newbie
Joined
Jul 17, 2024
Posts
5
Reaction score
1
If you purchased from a GM Dealer I would think they would fix them for you even if it’s used. Some Dealers have a 30 day repair for used vehicles.
I actually bought it from a Range Rover dealer, and do have an appointment up there tomorrow for it. I was just hoping to get a little insight on it since they’re not a GM dealer. Thank you for the reply!
 
OP
OP
K

KY2FL22

TYF Newbie
Joined
Jul 17, 2024
Posts
5
Reaction score
1
on the older trucks the buttons could be replaced, not sure on these new ones, you might need a new steering wheel luckily being a current model it shouldn't be expensive.
a new steering wheel for my 12 denali runs $500 and they are unobtanium for the most part
Good to know!
 

CRUZER312

TYF Newbie
Joined
Aug 20, 2021
Posts
10
Reaction score
8
Just picked up a ‘21 Denali and some of the buttons on the steering wheel do not push. These 4 buttons (arrowed in the pic) are completely stuck, and do not function at all. It’s the up and down arrows, and the cruise control buttons. Any suggestions on a fix for this?View attachment 433008
Those are not buttons... They represent the direction the center wheel (thumbwheel) scrolls (up/down) for the available features displayed on your Drivers Information Center (DIC) .. The left wheel is for your cruise controls, the +RES (toggle up, RESUME speed/Increase Speed), the -SET ( toggle down, SETS your cruise speed/decrease cruise speed). I have attached a pdf file from the 2021 Yukon Owners Manual about the steering wheel controls. Hope this helps.
 

Attachments

  • 21 Yukon Steering Wheel Controls.pdf
    1.5 MB · Views: 5
OP
OP
K

KY2FL22

TYF Newbie
Joined
Jul 17, 2024
Posts
5
Reaction score
1
Those are not buttons... They represent the direction the center wheel (thumbwheel) scrolls (up/down) for the available features displayed on your Drivers Information Center (DIC) .. The left wheel is for your cruise controls, the +RES (toggle up, RESUME speed/Increase Speed), the -SET ( toggle down, SETS your cruise speed/decrease cruise speed). I have attached a pdf file from the 2021 Yukon Owners Manual about the steering wheel controls. Hope this helps.
Wow! I’m going to go check this out now. This is our first Yukon, and I’m so used to those being buttons. Thank you for the reply! I feel like an idiot lol
 

WalleyeMikeIII

Full Access Member
Joined
Feb 22, 2022
Posts
2,263
Reaction score
1,857
Location
Sunny and Snowy Minnesota
Wow! I’m going to go check this out now. This is our first Yukon, and I’m so used to those being buttons. Thank you for the reply! I feel like an idiot lol
Well, that’s gotta be a relief.

Suggestion:
Download a copy of the owners manual on GMC.com and read it…you will likely learn a lot.

Quiz:
1) how do you turn the dome lights on and off?
2) how do you change the dome lights to not turn on when opening a door?
3) how do you open the power lift gate from the driver seat?
4) How do you turn off the infotainment system?

Those are just a few of the not so obvious controls that are well documented in that OM!

Yell if you need the answers…we will help…but unless you read the book, you will miss out on some things.
 
OP
OP
K

KY2FL22

TYF Newbie
Joined
Jul 17, 2024
Posts
5
Reaction score
1
Well, that’s gotta be a relief.

Suggestion:
Download a copy of the owners manual on GMC.com and read it…you will likely learn a lot.

Quiz:
1) how do you turn the dome lights on and off?
2) how do you change the dome lights to not turn on when opening a door?
3) how do you open the power lift gate from the driver seat?
4) How do you turn off the infotainment system?

Those are just a few of the not so obvious controls that are well documented in that OM!

Yell if you need the answers…we will help…but unless you read the book, you will miss out on some things.
Solid suggestion. I’ll have to dig into it. Thank you!
 

Doubeleive

Wes
Supporting Member
Joined
Nov 7, 2017
Posts
26,242
Reaction score
39,331
Location
Stockton, Ca.
Just picked up a ‘21 Denali and some of the buttons on the steering wheel do not push. These 4 buttons (arrowed in the pic) are completely stuck, and do not function at all. It’s the up and down arrows, and the cruise control buttons. Any suggestions on a fix for this?View attachment 433008
Ya, pictures help, figured you were talking about the actual buttons.........
 
Top