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Is the GMC Yukon XL Reliable?

2000–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

67/ 100Good
28
Total Recalls
566
Owner Complaints
25
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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GMC Yukon XL Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
2026111
84
Excellent
2025016
84
Excellent
2024246
60
Fair
20234165
44
Poor
20224126
47
Fair
202112166
8
Poor
2020236
60
Fair
201910
95
Excellent
201810
95
Excellent
201710
95
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Yukon XL Compares to Similar Vehicles

GMC Yukon XL67/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Yukon XL scores 1 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known GMC Yukon XL Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
224
POWER TRAIN
42
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
41
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
24
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
16

Based on 566 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GMC Yukon XL reliable?+

The GMC Yukon XL scores 67/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 28 recall campaigns and 566 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Yukon XL is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2019 Yukon XL achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Yukon XL last?+

With consistent maintenance, most GMC Yukon XL owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Yukon XL will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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