GMC Yukon years to avoid
More than twice the Yukon's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best GMC Yukon years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
GMC Yukon complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC Yukon problems
All model years combined.
- Engine1,060
- Brakes851
- Airbags664
- Electrical614
- Transmission497
- Lights465
- Body304
- Fuel system275
- Steering247
- Driver assistance184
- Visibility175
- Acceleration125
Most reported problems on the GMC Yukon
GMC Yukon problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 47 | Engine | 3,788 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2025 | - | 58 | Engine | 8,837 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | - | 106 | Engine | 22,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | - | 246 | Engine | 34,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 66 | 186 | Engine | 43,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 41 | 347 | Engine | 70,000 | 13 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 90 | 37 | Transmission | 44,000 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 89 | 57 | Engine | 34,800 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 86 | 70 | Engine | 50,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 66 | 196 | Lights | 53,570 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2016 | 53 | 271 | Lights | 55,000 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 25 | 530 | Lights | 60,000 | 10 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 85 | 56 | Airbags | 67,000 | 3 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 79 | 117 | Airbags | 70,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 87 | 63 | Airbags | 75,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 72 | 158 | Airbags | 70,000 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 81 | 105 | Airbags | 78,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 80 | 94 | Airbags | 82,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 67 | 188 | Airbags | 85,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 34 | 428 | Airbags | 88,000 | 4 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 90 | 27 | Airbags | 90,000 | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 80 | 85 | Electrical | 70,000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 74 | 159 | Electrical | 72,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 61 | 204 | Brakes | 76,888 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2002 | 68 | 158 | Brakes | 79,000 | 3 | 15 | |
| 2001 | 56 | 197 | Brakes | 70,000 | 6 | 23 | |
| 2000 | - | 166 | Brakes | 76,200 | 6 | 16 | |
| 1999 | - | 204 | Brakes | 90,000 | 1 | 18 | |
| 1998 | - | 80 | Brakes | 98,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 1997 | - | 133 | Steering | 100,000 | 0 | 9 | |
| 1996 | - | 70 | Brakes | 88,000 | 3 | 8 | |
| 1995 | - | 90 | Seats | 6 | 5 | ||
| 1994 | - | 58 | Brakes | 140,000 | 2 | 12 | |
| 1993 | - | 17 | Brakes | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1992 | - | 19 | Brakes | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 75
GMC Yukon warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Compare the Yukon
Yukon vs Chevrolet TahoeYukon vs Ford ExpeditionYukon vs Chevrolet SuburbanYukon vs Toyota SequoiaYukon vs Nissan Armada
GMC Yukon in the news
Questions about the GMC Yukon
What years of the GMC Yukon should you avoid?
2007, 2015 and 2021. Each has more than twice the GMC Yukon's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2015 alone has 530, mostly about lights and brakes.
What is the best year for a used GMC Yukon?
2006, 2020 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (27, 37 and 56).
What is the most common problem with the GMC Yukon?
Engine, with 1,060 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (851) and airbags (664).
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon have?
75 recalls between 1992 and 2027. The 2021 model year has the most, with 13.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used GMC Yukon?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history