Is the GMC Yukon Reliable?
2000–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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GMC Yukon Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | 75 | Good |
| 2025 | 0 | 26 | 2 | — | 73 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 70 | 5 | — | 71 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 142 | — | — | 71 | Good |
| 2022 | 3 | 121 | — | — | 75 | Good |
| 2021 | 10 | 177 | 10 | — | 47 | Fair |
| 2020 | 3 | 21 | — | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 1 | 36 | — | — | 87 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 52 | 2 | — | 89 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 124 | 4 | — | 85 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Yukon Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Yukon scores 8 points above the average suv — a strong result.
Known GMC Yukon Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 782 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GMC Yukon reliable?+
The GMC Yukon scores 76/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 22 recall campaigns and 782 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Yukon is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2018 Yukon achieved the highest reliability score of 89/100 with 0 recalls and 52 complaints.
How many miles does a Yukon last?+
With consistent maintenance, most GMC Yukon owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Yukon will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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