Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% | 27,000 miles |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% | 5,000 miles |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% | 54,000 miles |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | 2,000 miles |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% | 60,000 miles |
| 2015 | 15 | 2% | 49,000 miles |
| 2014 | 11 | 20% | 70,000 miles |
| 2013 | 31 | 21% | 61,000 miles |
| 2012 | 22 | 24% | 67,000 miles |
| 2011 | 42 | 17% | 70,000 miles |
| 2010 | 39 | 25% | 58,000 miles |
| 2009 | 30 | 21% | 80,000 miles |
| 2008 | 34 | 14% | 75,000 miles |
| 2007 | 105 | 19% | 75,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% | 77,000 miles |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% | 80,000 miles |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% | 150,000 miles |
| 2003 | 10 | 4% | 135,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% | 65,000 miles |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% | 78,000 miles |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% | 28,000 miles |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% | — |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that there was a strong mildew odor coming from the vehicle while entering the vehicle, and there was moisture around the trunk near the wiring harness. The vehicle was taken to Modern Auto Company (6224 MO-100, Washington, MO 63090), but the cause of the failure was not found. O'Fallon Buick GMC (2150 Technology Dr, O'Fallon, MO 63368) diagnosed the vehicle with a failure of the wiring harness and stated that there was moisture entering the vehicle through the wiring harness. However, after the contact inquired about the odor inside the vehicle, the dealer refused to continue working with the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a claim was filed, and an appointment was scheduled for service at Dave Sinclair Buick GMC (5655 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63123). …
The vehicle one week after purchasing has had a tapping noise coming from engine and a rattling noise as well that you hear from the inside of vehicle. I have taken vehicle to two separate GM dealers. The first being where vehicle was purchased and they did not log in visit and basically said nothing could be done until engine breaks. The second dealer was only able to duplicate the rattling noise but had no loaner for me and advise would contact GM for next steps since a complaint has been filed. As of today nothing has been done. The second dealership also confirmed orange peel on paint and nothing either.
GM has failed to resolve repeated issues on my vehicle (VIN: [redacted] ). I was never notified of any official buyback denial. GM Customer Assistance continues to avoid clarifying the status and refuses to provide documentation of the denial. This creates an unresolved safety and reliability concern. I need an investigation into the consistent mechanical defects paired with GM's refusal to properly process my claim.
Every time I start the vehicle and open the door and close the door, the driver side mirror, rearview mirror, either moves all the way out or moves all the way in which is a safety concerns. I can't see the traffic on my left side and behind me.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Also, the driver and passenger side retractable running boards would erroneously retract back and forth while driving, and on several occasions, while attempting to exit the vehicle the running board remained retracted causing the driver to fall to the ground and causing injuries to the driver's legs. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Water leak due to bad front windshield seal, water leak through GPS antenna, four wheel drive module was bad, dvd player stopped working, and lastly a horrible vibration that occurred around 77-83 MPH. To the point the vehicle did not feel safe to handle. Trim on the b post kept coming loose. This all occurred in over a years period of time. This was my second vehicle because I traded in my 2015 tahoe because it was having many of the same issues and more. GM did repair all issues other than the shaking, they wanted me to buy tires and after reading other complaints on the shaking I refused, the tires only had 25,800ish miles on them
All doors on the vehicle lock when transmission is put into gear and all doors lock several seconds after door is shut with engine off. The automatic door locks can not be deactivated by myself or by the dealer. I find this both a safety issue and a inconvenience. As a commercial truck driver driven millions of miles I have both witnessed and have directly been involved with trying to get people extracted from wrecks. Due to locked doors in several cases this has not been possible without breaking a side glass and physically unlocking the door from inside of the vehicle. In one accident two people were unconscious after a crash with the engine running and a fire under the hood, the doors were locked. In another, a person was having an epileptic seizure after a crash and again doors were locks. …
There is a water leak in the roof, on the driver side, right above the a-pillar. This has happened on multiple occasions during a heavy rain storm. The leak occurs regardless of whether or not the vehicle is in motion. After taking it to the dealership for service, I was informed there was a manufacturer defect which could cause some gapping in the vehicle body roof ditch driver side, which May allow water to leak through. I am concerned for my family's safety as this situation could create mold and mildew in the interior liner. Also, it could potentially lead to a very dangerous situation if the gaps/voids in the body become larger, allowing water to leak through at a greater velocity during high speeds or on the freeway. I was also informed that this is a very common issue on multiple vehicles from GM during the selected model year. …
Related recalls (3)
Structure
Certain pickup truck, van, and Mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds May not be to specification.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began February 17, 2003.
Structure › Body
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Yukon years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (105), 2011 (42), 2010 (39), 2008 (34) and 2013 (31) model years. Body complaints make up 19% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for GMC Yukon body problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 03V-094 (structure, Mar 7, 2003); 03V-037 (hinge and attachments, Feb 6, 2003); 00V-343 (body, Oct 25, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do GMC Yukon body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles; 26% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (253 mentions), followed by the body › door (34).
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.