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
3 recalls · 312 complaints
27 reported injuries
6 reported deaths
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 405
4 recalls · 345 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 373
9 recalls · 157 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 204
Best GMC Yukon Years to Buy
1 recall · 5 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 8
1 recall · 14 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 17
0 recalls · 21 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 25
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GMC Yukon — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 8 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 21 | 2 | — | 25 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 2 | 62 | 2 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2023 | 2 | 112 | — | — | 118 | Good |
| 2022 | 4 | 93 | — | — | 105 | Good |
| 2021 | 9 | 157 | 10 | — | 204 | Caution |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 17 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 31 | — | — | 31 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 48 | 2 | — | 55 | Good |
| 2017 | 0 | 118 | 4 | — | 126 | Good |
| 2016 | 2 | 163 | 2 | — | 173 | Caution |
| 2015 | 4 | 345 | 8 | — | 373 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 3 | 50 | 5 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2013 | 4 | 68 | 2 | — | 84 | Good |
| 2012 | 2 | 43 | — | — | 49 | Good |
| 2011 | 3 | 109 | — | — | 118 | Good |
| 2010 | 4 | 80 | 3 | — | 98 | Good |
| 2009 | 4 | 62 | 4 | — | 82 | Good |
| 2008 | 3 | 119 | 8 | — | 144 | Caution |
| 2007 | 3 | 312 | 27 | 6 | 405 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 3 | 25 | 1 | — | 36 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 5 | 48 | 2 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2004 | 4 | 91 | 8 | — | 119 | Good |
| 2003 | 6 | 114 | 7 | — | 146 | Caution |
| 2002 | 3 | 93 | 3 | — | 108 | Good |
| 2001 | 5 | 127 | 6 | 1 | 159 | Caution |
| 2000 | 6 | 96 | 9 | 2 | 142 | Caution |
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: 2026Recent Yukon models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 8 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 2007 GMC Yukon if possible. It has 3 recalls, 312 owner complaints, and 6 reported deaths. The overall problem score is 405 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Yukon to buy?+
The 2026 GMC Yukon is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 8. It has only 1 recall and 5 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Yukon has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2020, 2025 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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