Is the GMC Yukon XL Reliable?
2000–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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GMC Yukon XL Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 16 | — | — | 75 | Good |
| 2025 | 0 | 13 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2024 | 1 | 33 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2023 | 3 | 135 | 19 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 2022 | 2 | 118 | 10 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2021 | 2 | 141 | 1 | — | 75 | Good |
| 2020 | 2 | 26 | 2 | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 1 | 38 | 9 | — | 79 | Good |
| 2018 | 1 | 37 | 10 | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 106 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Yukon XL Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Yukon XL scores 9 points above the average suv — a strong result.
Known GMC Yukon XL Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 663 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GMC Yukon XL reliable?+
The GMC Yukon XL scores 77/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 14 recall campaigns and 663 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Yukon XL is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2017 Yukon XL achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 0 recalls and 106 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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