GMC Yukon Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the GMC Yukon across 23 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (12). The words owners use most often: “front suspension” (5% of reports).
- 111suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 38%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.
- Front suspension: mentioned in 6 of 111 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
GMC Yukon suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Yukon | 7 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Yukon | 6 | 2% | 42,400 |
| 2019 Yukon | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Yukon | 8 | 11% | 55,000 |
| 2017 Yukon | 10 | 5% | 97,000 |
| 2016 Yukon | 7 | 3% | 32,700 |
| 2015 Yukon | 12 | 2% | 61,000 |
| 2014 Yukon | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2011 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 25,000 |
| 2010 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 130,000 |
| 2008 Yukon | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2007 Yukon | 7 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Yukon | 1 | 4% | 6,020 |
| 2004 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 1,247 |
| 2003 Yukon | 4 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 2002 Yukon | 6 | 4% | 45,500 |
| 2001 Yukon | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2000 Yukon | 4 | 2% | 157,500 |
| 1999 Yukon | 10 | 5% | 133,000 |
| 1998 Yukon | 3 | 4% | 85,000 |
| 1997 Yukon | 11 | 8% | 79,000 |
| 1996 Yukon | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Yukon | 3 | 3% | 74,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Suspension:rear
Model years: 2023
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
Suspension:front:control armDo not drive
Model years: 2016
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Risk: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Model years: 2011
Problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.
Risk: The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The rear shocks in my GMC Yukon AT4 failed and began leaking and had to be replaced. This supposed to be an off-road durable suspension and the shocks are failing?
So the shock strut system up front has a grommet that holds it in. The repair order said they put a shock simulator in the car and it gave false reading saying it was good and it came out broke break line and caused me to jump a curve to stop the vehicle. ALSO Now the THE TAIL LIGHT IS OUT AND NO…
Vehicle been in the shop 3 times. [XXX] suspension light repeat come on. Working with warranty company. Light came on again 3 more times after Vehicle left the shop INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The suspension service lights repeatedly coming on.
Air bag suspension does not work in sub freezing temperatures. Vehicle bounces up and down excessively and is extremely unstable and unsafe to drive at any speed. Vehicle speed was limited to 56 mph. Dealer stated that this is a known flaw but not recall has been issued. This is a design flaw that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Yukons have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the GMC Yukon?
The most frequent phrase is “front suspension”, in 6 of 111 complaints.
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