GMC Yukon Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Yukon model year from 1995–2026 using 5,812 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 75 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2023, 2021, 2015, 2022 and 2024, which drew far more complaints than other Yukon years at the same age. The best years are 2014, 2020 and 2019.

32model years
5,812complaints
75recalls
2023, 2021worst years
2014, 2020best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, GMC Yukon. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2026424.0×3EngineCaution
2025573.6×2EngineAvoid
20241063.6×3EngineAvoid
20232456.2×4EngineAvoid
20221854.0×5EngineAvoid
20213414.9×13EngineAvoid
202037−57%4TransmissionGood
201958−47%2EngineGood
201872−41%3EngineGood
20172081.6×3TransmissionCaution
20162882.0×5HeadlightAvoid
20156024.2×10HeadlightAvoid
201456−63%3AirbagGood
2013146typical4AirbagAverage
201291−41%3AirbagGood
20112541.7×5AirbagCaution
2010158typical3AirbagAverage
2009140−21%5AirbagAverage
2008245typical4AirbagAverage
20075481.9×4AirbagCaution
200648−78%2EngineGood
2005134−27%3ElectricalAverage
20042681.4×2ElectricalCaution
20032761.3×4ElectricalAverage
2002187typical3BrakeAverage
20012321.3×7BrakeAverage
20001841.2×6BrakeAverage
19992311.5×1BrakeCaution
199880−47%2BrakeGood
1997133typical—SteeringAverage
199670−48%3BrakeGood
199590−38%6SeatAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Yukon year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common GMC Yukon problems

Latest GMC Yukon recalls

Wheels › Hub

NHTSA recall 26V-304 · May 14, 2026 · 2,457 vehicles

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026.

Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA recall 26V-289 · May 7, 2026 · 66 vehiclesDo not drive

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge.

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 26V-114 · Feb 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible…

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Fluid/lubricant › Valves/valve body

NHTSA recall 26V-085 · Feb 13, 2026 · 43,743 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026.

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor

NHTSA recall 25V-876 · Dec 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

All 75 GMC Yukon recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Yukon should you avoid?

2023, 2021, 2015, 2022, 2024 and 2025 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Yukon years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2023.

What is the best year for the GMC Yukon?

2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other Yukon years at the same age, followed by 2020 and 2019. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common GMC Yukon problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (1,122), brakes (920) and air bags (839). Engine complaints peak in the 2021 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Yukon had?

75 recalls across 1995–2026. The model year with the most is 2021. See all GMC Yukon recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.