Avoid: 2015, 2003, 2002 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2019
24 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 30 model years, the GMC Yukon has 20,940 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 146 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and air bags. 2015 drew the most complaints (2,971), 1998 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (81).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for GMC Yukon vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $23,850–$49,168.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 76 |
| 2025 | 83 |
| 2024 | 247 |
| 2023 | 463 |
| 2022 | 351 |
| 2021 | 562 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2019 | 126 |
| 2018 | 126 |
| 2017 | 506 |
| 2016 | 1,486 |
| 2015 | 2,971 |
| 2014 | 281 |
| 2013 | 1,213 |
| 2012 | 739 |
| 2011 | 1,422 |
| 2010 | 645 |
| 2009 | 532 |
| 2008 | 1,041 |
| 2007 | 1,554 |
| 2006 | 166 |
| 2005 | 323 |
| 2004 | 892 |
| 2003 | 2,068 |
| 2002 | 1,368 |
| 2001 | 827 |
| 2000 | 291 |
| 1999 | 264 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1997 | 153 |
Highest: 2015 (2,971 complaints). Lowest: 1998 (81).
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model year, with a clear distinction between older and newer vehicles.
Engine seizure and total failure requiring full replacement, specifically noted in 2025 models despite assurances issues were fixed.
Lifter failure leading to destroyed camshafts and engine damage in 5.3L and 6.2L V8s (2015-2024+ models).
Persistent shaking, especially around 15-50 mph (24-80 km/h), unresolved by multiple dealer visits involving tire, wheel, motor mount, and differential replacements.
Unreliable infotainment (CarPlay connectivity failures, screen freezes), faulty remote app, glitchy driver-assistance systems (lane-keeping), and random module failures.
Unreliable operation and costly repairs, particularly in Denali and high-trim models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Yukon. Individual model years are broken down above.
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