GMC Yukon Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every GMC Yukon model year (2000–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
GMC Yukon Years to Avoid
8 recalls · 353 complaints
18 reported injuries
Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 413
4 recalls · 312 complaints
27 reported injuries
6 reported deaths
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 408
7 recalls · 209 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 250
Best GMC Yukon Years to Buy
0 recalls · 25 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 27
2 recalls · 22 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 28
1 recall · 29 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 34
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GMC Yukon — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 29 | 1 | — | 34 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 34 | 2 | — | 41 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 1 | 78 | 5 | — | 91 | Good |
| 2023 | 2 | 168 | — | — | 174 | Caution |
| 2022 | 1 | 130 | — | — | 133 | Good |
| 2021 | 7 | 209 | 10 | — | 250 | Caution |
| 2020 | 2 | 22 | — | — | 28 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 1 | 38 | — | — | 41 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 52 | 2 | — | 59 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 124 | 4 | — | 138 | Good |
| 2016 | 3 | 171 | 2 | — | 184 | Caution |
| 2015 | 8 | 353 | 18 | — | 413 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 3 | 50 | 5 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2013 | 3 | 68 | 2 | — | 81 | Good |
| 2012 | 1 | 43 | — | — | 46 | Good |
| 2011 | 2 | 109 | — | — | 115 | Good |
| 2010 | 2 | 80 | 3 | — | 92 | Good |
| 2009 | 5 | 62 | 4 | — | 85 | Good |
| 2008 | 4 | 121 | 8 | — | 149 | Caution |
| 2007 | 4 | 312 | 27 | 6 | 408 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 0 | 25 | 1 | — | 27 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 0 | 48 | 2 | — | 52 | Good |
| 2004 | 0 | 91 | 8 | — | 107 | Good |
| 2003 | 2 | 114 | 7 | — | 134 | Good |
| 2002 | 2 | 93 | 3 | — | 105 | Good |
| 2001 | 5 | 127 | 6 | 1 | 159 | Caution |
| 2000 | 5 | 96 | 9 | 2 | 139 | Good |
All 27 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
GMC Yukon Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2020Recent Yukon models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2020 stands out with just 28 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2014Mid-decade Yukon units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2014 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Yukon models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Yukon should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2015 GMC Yukon if possible. It has 8 recalls, 353 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 413 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Yukon to buy?+
The 2006 GMC Yukon is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 27. It has only 0 recalls and 25 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Yukon has the fewest problems?+
The 2006, 2020, 2026 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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