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 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2025 | 0 | 21 | 2 | — | 75 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 62 | 2 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2023 | 2 | 112 | — | — | 71 | Good |
| 2022 | 4 | 93 | — | — | 69 | Good |
| 2021 | 9 | 157 | 10 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 31 | — | — | 89 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 48 | 2 | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 118 | 4 | — | 82 | 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 661 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 20 recall campaigns and 661 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Yukon is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2020 Yukon achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 1 recall and 14 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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