GMC Yukon Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4,904 owner complaints and 74 safety recalls on file for the GMC Yukon, across 33 model years (1995–2027). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (529). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
GMC Yukon years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Yukon year: 2007, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Yukon: 529 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2007 Yukon: 428 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2021 Yukon: 337 complaints, 13 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2027 Yukon: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2006 Yukon: 27 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Yukon: 36 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC Yukon problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 887 | 28 | 7 |
| Air Bags problems | 663 | 27 | 100 |
| Electrical System problems | 606 | 32 | 5 |
| Power Train problems | 487 | 32 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 460 | 22 | 2 |
| Service Brakes problems | 402 | 27 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 361 | 19 | 42 |
| Structure problems | 299 | 30 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 245 | 29 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 164 | 27 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 155 | 24 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 124 | 29 | 6 |
| Visibility problems | 120 | 23 | 1 |
| Suspension problems | 111 | 23 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 109 | 19 | 1 |
| Seats | 93 | 25 | 3 |
| Tires | 92 | 19 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 83 | 19 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 78 | 23 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 59 | 13 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 49 | 14 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 34 | 6 | 1 |
| Wheels | 33 | 23 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 31 | 19 | 0 |
| Equipment | 26 | 12 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 24 | 9 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 20 | 10 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 1 | 0 |
GMC Yukon problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2024: engine (74)
- 2023: engine (159)
- 2022: engine (111)
- 2021: engine (186) · power train (52)
- 2016: exterior lighting (104) · electrical system (53) · service brakes (53)
- 2015: exterior lighting (269) · service brakes (85) · electrical system (79)
- 2011: air bags (79)
- 2010: air bags (53)
- 2008: air bags (96)
- 2007: air bags (214) · structure (77)
- 2004: electrical system (57)
- 2003: electrical system (53)
- 2001: service brakes, hydraulic (57)
- 1999: service brakes, hydraulic (100)
- 1997: steering (53)
All GMC Yukon model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Yukon | 1 | 0 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2026 Yukon | 41 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Yukon | 56 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Yukon | 106 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2023 Yukon | 244 | 4 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Yukon | 183 | 5 | 4★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2021 Yukon | 337 | 13 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Yukon | 36 | 4 | 4★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Yukon | 55 | 2 | 4★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Yukon | 69 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Yukon | 196 | 3 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | More complaints than other years |
| 2016 Yukon | 270 | 5 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Yukon | 529 | 10 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Yukon | 56 | 3 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 Yukon | 117 | 4 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 Yukon | 63 | 3 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Yukon | 158 | 5 | 4★ | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Yukon | 105 | 3 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Yukon | 94 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Yukon | 187 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Yukon | 428 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Yukon | 27 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Yukon | 85 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Yukon | 159 | 2 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 Yukon | 204 | 4 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Yukon | 158 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Yukon | 197 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 2000 Yukon | 166 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Yukon | 204 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1998 Yukon | 80 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 Yukon | 133 | 0 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Yukon | 70 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1995 Yukon | 90 | 6 | — | Seats | Fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Yukon years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (428), 2015 (529), 2016 (270), 2021 (337), 2023 (244) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Yukon year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC Yukon?
Engine, with 887 complaints across 28 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon have?
74 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.