GMC Yukon problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1,894 owner complaints and 48 recalls on file for the GMC Yukon (2005–2026). The 2021 Yukon has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints: 1,894
Recalls: 48
Model years: 22
Worst year: 2021

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per GMC Yukon model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst GMC Yukon years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2021 GMC Yukon — 335 complaints, 9 crashes; top problem: Engine
2023 GMC Yukon — 243 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
2015 GMC Yukon — 171 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Lighting
2017 GMC Yukon — 162 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 GMC Yukon — 158 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Lighting

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (16 complaints).

Every GMC Yukon model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Yukon	40	0	0	1	3	Engine
2025 Yukon	55	0	0	1	2	Engine
2024 Yukon	105	0	0	5	3	Engine
2023 Yukon	243	1	0	2	4	Engine
2022 Yukon	182	1	0	0	5	Engine
2021 Yukon	335	9	0	9	13	Engine
2020 Yukon	36	0	0	0	4	Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 Yukon	51	0	1	0	2	Engine
2018 Yukon	63	2	0	2	3	Engine
2017 Yukon	162	5	0	3	3	Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Yukon	158	2	0	4	5	Lighting
2015 Yukon	171	2	1	5	10	Lighting
2014 Yukon	33	2	1	3	3	Airbags
2013 Yukon	55	3	0	2	4	Airbags
2012 Yukon	31	0	0	0	3	Airbags
2011 Yukon	40	1	0	3	5	Airbags
2010 Yukon	20	0	1	0	3	Airbags
2009 Yukon	16	0	0	0	4	Airbags
2008 Yukon	34	1	1	0	3	Airbags
2007 Yukon	54	2	3	2	3	Airbags
2006 Yukon	5	1	0	1	0	Airbags
2005 Yukon	5	1	0	4	0	Airbags

Most common GMC Yukon problem areas (all years)

Engine
852 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
311 complaints
Electrical System
248 complaints
Brakes
165 complaints
Lighting
164 complaints
Airbags
145 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
141 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
94 complaints
Body & Structure
66 complaints
Steering
65 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the GMC Yukon received by NHTSA each month.

GMC Yukon recalls

Recall 26V304000May 14, 20262,457 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V289000May 7, 202666 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2019–2026
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V114000Feb 26, 20265,861 vehiclesModel years 2026
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recall 26V085000Feb 13, 202643,743 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V876000Dec 17, 202586 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 25V619000Sep 18, 202512 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recall 25V274000Apr 24, 2025597,571 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V797000Oct 24, 2024463,295 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V674000Sep 12, 2024449,671 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V642000Sep 20, 2023189 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V903000Dec 8, 2022740,108 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V827000Nov 3, 2022338,735 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V617000Aug 11, 2022484,155 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recall 22V036000Jan 27, 20221,789 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V739000Sep 23, 202114,939 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V579000Jul 29, 20212 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V455000Jun 17, 202126,847 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V421000Jun 10, 2021285,622 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 21V190000Mar 18, 202194,641 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Recall 21V115000Feb 25, 202133,838 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V064000Feb 11, 202118 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V052000Feb 5, 2021557,023 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 21V050000Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 21V051000Feb 5, 2021284,645 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 21V053000Feb 5, 2021692,526 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Other GMC models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology