NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Yukon

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

6,308

Active records

Recalls

82

Active records

TSBs

6,265

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

13

Injuries

278

Crashes

271

Fires

59

Top reported issues — GMC Yukon

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Condition issue

2,355

Operating state

1,597

Reporting mechanism

979

Braking behavior

924

Lighting behavior

637

Engine behavior

600

Performance issue

593

Driver assistance issue

579

Safety restraint issue

552

Noise

545

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

411

Vibration/harshness

373

Fluid issue

353

Steering behavior

232

Safety restraint behavior

227

Access/entry issue

185

Electrical issue

167

Thermal issue

142

Starting behavior

129

Wiper/washer behavior

106

Infotainment behavior

100

Ride/handling behavior

96

Powering on/off behavior

95

HVAC behavior

91

Recent change

58

Smell

37

Communication/network issue

21

Electrified system issue

11

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 20, 2026


VEHICLE: 2021 GMC Yukon, 5.3L V8 (L84). VIN: [XXX]. Mileage at failure: approximately 88,000. Component: Engine. INCIDENT DATE: XXX While I was driving on a highway, the engine began to misfire and I heard a ticking noise. The check engine light then began flashing, indicating a severe misfire. I pulled off the highway immediately to a rest area. The vehicle was towed to a GMC dealer. The dealer's diagnosis suspected failed valve lifters, and the repair orders call for a misfire diagnosis…

2021 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 20, 2026


Our 2021 GMC Yukon Denali has repeatedly experienced sudden, violent braking and apparent rear-wheel lockup without the driver applying the brakes. These incidents occur without warning at highway speeds, moderate speeds, and in traffic. The vehicle abruptly decelerates, fishtails, loses stability, and produces smoke. The wheels have locked severely enough to leave skid marks on the roadway. This creates an immediate risk of losing control or being struck by another vehicle. We took the Yukon…

2023 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 18, 2026


After the original engine failed the recall inspection, it was replaced as part of GM's recall program at 40k miles. At 50k miles with the new engine (so only 10k miles into the new engine), the engine completely locked up and shut down while my son was driving the car on the interstate. We had to get it towed to the nearest dealership, and two weeks later, we are still waiting on the engine to be replaced again under warranty. I have completely lost faith in this car as I will now be on my…

2022 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 16, 2026


Fire

My engine catastrophically failed and caught on fire. This was the second engine that was related to the recall that was replaced once at 21,000 miles

2020 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 16, 2026


We have 42000 miles on this truck and bought 1 year old. Unit has been maintained well and looks new. Recently had the 10 speed transmissions fluid changed under normal maintenance. It was not burnt, turning more burgundy and dealer said it was a good and proper choice. Afterwards we noted a shudder and thought they made error or forgot to tighten something. Took truck back in for additional fluids and they had driveline associate drive. He said torque converter was going bad, and also…

2021 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 16, 2026


I believe it’s a transmission. While driving down the interstate and the car just won’t get up and go like it should, and I’m gonna get rear ended. I’ve I’ve taken it to the dealership three or four times. I keep telling me nothing’s wrong.

2021 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 16, 2026


Bought 2021 GMC Yukon Denali new. Transmission failed at 70,000 miles. Engine has now failed at 111,000 miles. Both diagnosed at Capital GMC Atlanta, GA. Cost to replace transmission $8k (GMC paid half). Cost to replace engine $12k (GMC offered no assistance). Engine failure not related to current engine recall/investigation on GMC 6.2L V8 engines. This failure was on the top vs on the bottom (current recall).

2022 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 14, 2026


My 2022 GMC Yukon suffered a complete failure and open circuit of the Fuel Pump Power Control Module, causing the vehicle to fail to start. This is the exact defect covered under GM Recall N252516900/N262558690. However, GM is refusing to reimburse the repair because they have arbitrarily excluded my VIN from the recall population. GM is failing to recall all affected vehicles experiencing this safety hazard.

2025 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 14, 2026


While driving my vehicle, i noticed no sound coming from infotainment, signaling or lights being able to turn on. After pulling over at the nearest gas station, i parked and turned the vehicle off and waited for 30 minutes. Soon after that time, i turned the vehicle on and sound came back. However, i noticed the fuel management system begin to soon immediately kick in hard and loud while i started to drive away. This caused a major concern because i was with my family and didn’t know if ok we…

2024 GMC YUKON

Filed Oct 13, 2026


2024 GMC Yukon, L87 6.2L V8 VIN: [XXX] This complaint concerns the L87 6.2L engine and NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26005 regarding engine failure following the remedy for Recall 25V-274. My vehicle underwent the GM recall inspection, including the Pico test, and passed the inspection. The engine was therefore not replaced. Since completion of that inspection, I have continued to obtain abnormal used-oil-analysis results showing excessive and increasing engine wear metals. At the most…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.