NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Yukon

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

5,750

Active records

Recalls

82

Active records

TSBs

6,135

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

11

Injuries

248

Crashes

236

Fires

53

Top reported issues — GMC Yukon

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Condition issue

1,975

Operating state

1,447

Reporting mechanism

913

Braking behavior

835

Lighting behavior

608

Driver assistance issue

526

Performance issue

497

Safety restraint issue

492

Noise

485

Engine behavior

475

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

348

Vibration/harshness

320

Fluid issue

318

Steering behavior

210

Electrical issue

204

Safety restraint behavior

197

Access/entry issue

176

Thermal issue

122

Starting behavior

114

Wiper/washer behavior

89

Infotainment behavior

85

HVAC behavior

84

Ride/handling behavior

83

Powering on/off behavior

76

Smell

36

Recent change

31

Communication/network issue

15

Electrified system issue

9

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The driver's seat inboard airbag assembly and internal structural wiring harness failed due to a direct short circuit, completely deactivating the vehicle's supplemental restraint system. General Motors has a known engineering bulletin for this issue (#23-NA-085), noting that sharp internal seat frame components slice the airbag wiring harness. Rather than permanently fixing this structural design flaw while under warranty, dealership technicians repeatedly executed temporary, non-compliant…

2019 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 23, 2026


I was driving home on the interstate from vacation and I was set on cruise control it was 1 am so not a lot of traffic was on the road thank god. It could have been really terrible if lots of traffic was present as the engine just died without notice! The vehicle was decelerating nothing was working I could not speed up. I was able to get over to the side of the road. I got a notification on my phone that said battery critically low start vehicle to charge battery. Well nothing would start at…

2021 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 23, 2026


engine failure causing vehicle to be unsafe to drive. our vehicle was not included in the L-87 loss of propulsion GMC recall even though it is a 2021 Yukon 6.2L. the engine failure is same as those being recalled. vehicle is currently at Cardinale GMC in Seaside CA waiting repair. the only warning of the impending failure was loud noises coming from engine compartment while driving on the freeway. Cardinale confirmed the problem and our extended warranty is covering repair costs. it seems that…

2022 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 22, 2026


the sensor on the left side of the vehicle fails to detect as it should. A warning indicator comes on the screen when you start the vehcile

2022 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 22, 2026


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?

2023 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Engine knocking vechile had loss of power. Had towed to dealer. Throwing all kinds of codes 6.2 L v8. Truck passed GM crap test in September and here we are at 59,000 with a blown motor. Lucky it did not go out under power and kill me or my small kids and family that was going to vacation with this truck the next day

2022 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 22, 2026


the full audio system went out on the vehicle at 40,000 - the amp and safety warnings that come through the car audio failed and took 2 days to replace at my expense for the amp to have the features active

2022 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 22, 2026


With no warning, my engine 6.2 L stopped running at highway speeds and failed to restart. The power train completely failed for a second time after having a previous engine replaced for the same failure in 2024. I had the car inspected per the recall along with changes in the oil viscosity as recommended along with service inspection. The car left me stranded again on rural highway for over 5 hours in temps that exceeded 98 degrees. The car would not start and went into a power save…

2022 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 22, 2026


with no warning ,the GMC 6.2L engine failed on my family trip to Colorado. The engine seized at HWY speeds, stopped running, failed to restart and had to be towed to local dealer. This issue is a known GMC defect with numerous reports and a safety recall issue. I was fortunate to be able to move offer in hwy traffic and get to the shoulder where my situation took 8 hours travel time to continue my family trip.

2024 GMC YUKON

Filed Jun 20, 2026


At 35k miles our 2024 Yukon Denali with a 6.2L engine blew on a roadway with no known warning. Extremely dangerous situation with my pregnant wife and child in the car.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.