GMC Yukon Structure Problems
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the GMC Yukon across 30 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (77). The words owners use most often: “dashboard cracked” (11% of reports).
- 299structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 22mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Dashboard cracked: mentioned in 33 of 299 complaints (11%)
- Passenger airbag: mentioned in 24 of 299 complaints (8%)
- Door handles: mentioned in 19 of 299 complaints (6%)
- Instrument cluster: mentioned in 15 of 299 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the GMC Yukon at $1,150, and half of them between $560 and $1,600.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 189 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 299 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 22 an injury.
GMC Yukon structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Yukon | 3 | 3% | 27,000 |
| 2023 Yukon | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Yukon | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Yukon | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Yukon | 1 | 2% | 5,000 |
| 2018 Yukon | 2 | 3% | 54,000 |
| 2017 Yukon | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Yukon | 5 | 2% | 45,198 |
| 2015 Yukon | 14 | 3% | 44,000 |
| 2014 Yukon | 11 | 20% | 70,000 |
| 2013 Yukon | 22 | 19% | 65,335 |
| 2012 Yukon | 14 | 22% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Yukon | 27 | 17% | 48,000 |
| 2010 Yukon | 26 | 25% | 61,736 |
| 2009 Yukon | 15 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Yukon | 26 | 14% | 70,000 |
| 2007 Yukon | 77 | 18% | 76,000 |
| 2006 Yukon | 3 | 11% | 47,000 |
| 2005 Yukon | 3 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2004 Yukon | 3 | 2% | 110,000 |
| 2003 Yukon | 8 | 4% | 114,416 |
| 2002 Yukon | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2001 Yukon | 7 | 4% | 76,750 |
| 2000 Yukon | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1999 Yukon | 4 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 1998 Yukon | 4 | 5% | — |
| 1997 Yukon | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Yukon | 4 | 6% | — |
| 1995 Yukon | 3 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Structure
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Problem: 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.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: 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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Model years: 2003
Problem: 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.
Risk: As a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.
Fix: 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. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Structure:body
Model years: 2000, 2001
Problem: 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.
Risk: These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The vehicle was parked and turned off for approximately 45 minutes on a residential street along the curb in front of a house when the rear window suddenly shattered. I was inside a nearby house at the time. A landscaper working in the area reported hearing a single loud pop and then my vehicleâs…
Paint is blistering above windshield along entire length and around sunroof. Also down along left and right side of windshield. Beginnings of blistering top rear quarter panels closer to roof.
I am reporting a paint failure issue on my 2022 GMC Yukon involving significant paint peeling above the windshield area.
GM has failed to resolve repeated issues on my vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ). 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Yukons have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 299 owner complaints about structure for the GMC Yukon. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Yukon structure?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the GMC Yukon?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $560 and $1,600), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the GMC Yukon?
The most frequent phrase is “dashboard cracked”, in 33 of 299 complaints, followed by “passenger airbag” (24).
Other GMC Yukon problems
- Engine problems (887)
- Air Bags problems (663)
- Electrical System problems (606)
- Power Train problems (487)
- Exterior Lighting problems (460)
- Service Brakes problems (402)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (361)
- Steering problems (245)
See all GMC Yukon problems.