Major Problems with GMC Yukon Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Best and Worst Years for GMC Yukon
Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of GMC Yukon.
Model Year | Complaints |
2020 Yukon |
1
|
2019 Yukon |
2
|
2018 Yukon |
8
|
2017 Yukon |
27
|
2016 Yukon |
110
|
2015 Yukon |
354
|
2014 Yukon |
25
|
2013 Yukon |
60
|
2012 Yukon |
33
|
2011 Yukon |
117
|
2010 Yukon |
85
|
2009 Yukon |
75
|
2008 Yukon |
149
|
2007 Yukon |
375
|
2006 Yukon |
22
|
2005 Yukon |
81
|
2004 Yukon |
147
|
2003 Yukon |
198
|
2002 Yukon |
153
|
2001 Yukon |
193
|
2000 Yukon |
166
|
1999 Yukon |
204
|
Worst 3 GMC Yukon complaints
2007 GMC Yukon
BODY
Victims: 5
Mileage: 40000 miles
2003 GMC Yukon
AIR BAGS
Victims: 4
Mileage: 36000 miles
2003 GMC Yukon
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Victims: 4
Mileage: 2600 miles
Browse GMC Yukon complaints by category
Problems with AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Yukon owners.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. while driving 20 mph the front driver side wheel and axle fractured... |
460
~ 44135 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my wife and i were driving on the parkway at about 65mph when we heard what sounded like a gunshot... |
294
~ 56809 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING transfer case engaged into 4wd while driving with touching any of the controls. now it won't switch out. service 4wd |
268
~ 45521 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES i have a brand new 2015 yukon denali (short wheel base) with less than a thousand miles and a "service... |
245
~ 103280 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM door latch in the locked position while door is open. car computer thought the door was closed and door was... |
232
~ 90951 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving consumer applied the brakes and without warning consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. upon impact air... |
156
~ 45402 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE all doors on the vehicle lock when transmission is put into gear and all doors lock several seconds after door... |
127
~ 59231 miles |
ENGINE i have a 2015 yukon denali and i was driving 65 on the highway and the engine shut down completely.... |
90
~ 98711 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the new 2015 vehicle freezes up in full time 4wd mode and will not shift out. the dealer indicates that... |
76
~ 84876 miles |
POWER TRAIN i have a brand new 2015 yukon denali (short wheel base) with less than a thousand miles and a "service... |
76
~ 55858 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon. while entering the vehicle she noticed flames and smoke. the fire department... |
74
~ 48688 miles |
STEERING after owning the 2015 yukon denali for 6 months i have to say this vehicle has its flaws. the 4wd... |
72
~ 56426 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my gmc youkon denali has brake lights that are known to dealers to fail. yet there is not a recall.... |
67
~ 62999 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2007 gmc yukon has a brake system issue. consumer states that they have taken their vehicle several times to the... |
67
~ 75613 miles |
STRUCTURE my 2013 yukon xl denali has developed crack on the dashboard. it is located to the right of the hump... |
60
~ 50335 miles |
TIRES 2015 gmc yukon. consumer writes in regards to bad tire vibration when driving at certain speeds. *ld the consumer stated |
51
~ 16939 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on all 4 occasions the 2008 yukon hybrid lunges forward at low speeds looses brakes power steering and all power.... |
35
~ 18132 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon equipped with continental crosscontact lx20 tires size: p275/55r20 111s. after the contact... |
32
~ 7882 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES all doors on the vehicle lock when transmission is put into gear and all doors lock several seconds after door... |
30
~ 47319 miles |
SUSPENSION vehicle has a terrible vibration. has been to dealer 7 times for a total of 4 weeks. a gm engineer... |
30
~ 30957 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM july 26 2016 we were in las vegas traveling on the strip and our vehicle loss power and died it... |
29
~ 82909 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving at 55 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle but was unable... |
29
~ 26928 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon. while driving at highway speeds or lower the transmission shifts very hard. there... |
28
~ 12630 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the hydraulic lifters 'afm' collapsed lifter was in locked position causing lifter to tap on camshaft by taping on camshaft... |
27
~ 56681 miles |
SEATS the heated seats do not heat up. the car was in the shop for this problem within the 1st 1000k... |
26
~ 39879 miles |
PARKING BRAKE while driving vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer was able to... |
26
~ 20806 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2015 gmc yukon sle. consumer writes in regards to pressure booming sensation while driving vehicle. *ld *tr... |
22
~ 41005 miles |
SEAT BELTS the shoulder straps on the 2 outboard 2nd row seat belts are frayed. i took the vehicle to my gmc... |
22
~ 47244 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE door latch in the locked position while door is open. car computer thought the door was closed and door was... |
18
~ 24753 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY third party power window injury. i put the back seat window up from the front seat and crushed my 7... |
17
~ 11824 miles |
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. while driving 20 mph the front driver side wheel and axle fractured... |
16
~ 88781 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this is in regards to gmc bulletin #pip4112j : sag or hesitation on acceleration (normal operation characteristics) - (jul 21... |
14
~ 22055 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER when driving at highway speeds in the rain water pools on the drivers side and passenger side door window at... |
13
~ 69323 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc yukon. while operating the vehicle the traction control warning indicator illuminated before the... |
10
~ 69697 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING low beam headlamps have poor lighting performance high beams are not any better and is not measurable difference between them.... |
9
~ 18339 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated while getting an oil change it was noticed the brake fluid was low. the dealer determined... |
9
~ 14311 miles |
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when just about to stop in dry weather the abs brake system kicks in and makes stopping distance longer.... |
9
~ 62918 miles |
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS third row middle passenger seat belt will not pull out vehicle has not been examined by dealer. ts... |
9
|
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2008 gmc yukon. consumer states problem with vehicle door locks *tgw the consumer stated the door lock actuators had to |
8
~ 53396 miles |
COLUMN > STEERING 2004 yukon customer states that in dec began experiencing a rattle that became louder over a period of a couple... |
8
~ 24911 miles |
EQUIPMENT 2015 gmc yukon denali rear tail lights fail due to defected parts. gmc will not replace the failed parts which |
7
~ 26142 miles |
VISIBILITY window appliqus on both sides of vehicle became loose and were flapping while driving. this was concurrent with a very... |
7
~ 79814 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES side walls are failing. cracks all around near rim. rubber is also pealing off in slices. on 3 out of |
7
~ 52792 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY purchased this vehicle in march 09. it has been in the shop 4 different times for a/c. started about 4... |
7
~ 13025 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon. while driving 65 mph the check air bag light illuminated. the dealer stated... |
7
~ 37308 miles |
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt: the vehicle has power steering but steering to the left became very difficult. there is no problem with right... |
7
~ 6714 miles |
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING defective engine (pistons knocking in cylinders as documented by dealer) on 2002 yukon slt 19 500 miles... |
7
|
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM for at least three months the dim headlights would go out and only the high beam lights would work we... |
7
~ 7975 miles |
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the vehicle has been involved in two accidents in which neither time did the air bags deploy during one accident... |
7
~ 6857 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2003 gmc yukon won't start with a quarter tank of gas. consumer states that dealer stated that they would bring |
7
~ 17714 miles |
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. while driving various speeds the driver side tail lamp failed without warning.... |
6
~ 50067 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon. the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to... |
6
~ 111168 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2015 gmc yukon xl had been in service less than 4 months only 5000 miles. driver was driving 65 mph... |
6
~ 28395 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the contact heard a grinding... |
6
~ 14500 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i purchased a 2007 yukon and since that time i have had the rear axle bearing replaced 2 times at... |
6
~ 41076 miles |
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon. while driving at highway speeds or lower the transmission shifts very hard. there... |
6
~ 24455 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon. within the first week of purchasing the vehicle the rear hatch light began... |
6
~ 47660 miles |
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while applying the emergency brakes. the brake failed to hold. the driver noticed while driving the brake light appeared on... |
6
|
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS there is no latch system inside of vehicle for infant to seat. dealership is aware of problem.*ak... |
6
|
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE the vin number is [xxx] on february 12 2002 at 9am i had an appointment at clyde revord to have... |
6
|
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL multiple failures a/c odors door lock suspension alignment and brakes. *bf there were problems with the following: weather strip was... |
6
~ 16333 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. while driving 60 mph the exterior door applique covers rattled violently. the... |
5
~ 48980 miles |
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc yukon. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the... |
5
~ 20801 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY rear lift gate glass hinge cracked as a result rear glass separated. *jb ... |
5
~ 26207 miles |
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon denali. the contact stated that the vehicle blower motor failed. the blower... |
5
~ 96600 miles |
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN service 4 wheel drive message came up on instrument panel(dic). shifting into 4 wheel drive amber light kept flashing denoting... |
5
~ 8414 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*- the contact stated that the seat belt intermittently failed in the2007 gmc yukon with 300 failure mileage. the third... |
5
~ 15560 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE [xxx] gmc 2007..driving at hwy speed truck stalled /gas leaking all over underside of truck.plastic fuel line fell off at... |
5
~ 154 miles |
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's lighting for the instrument panel was not sufficient enough to see the gauges... |
5
~ 13910 miles |
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL we had our brand new 2005 yukon slt for 1 week and it had approximately 226 miles on it when... |
5
~ 22459 miles |
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 yukon denali brakes were not responding well and there was shuddering upon braking.***no answer required***. *mr four rotors were... |
5
~ 6800 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i have had ongoing problems with my 2003 gmc yukon. it started in september of 2004 with my rear air... |
5
~ 51064 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM truck has failed to start twice. when driving at random times all gauges except speedometer and tachometer will shut off... |
5
~ 4800 miles |
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the consumer was in an accident and the seat belt did not hold which resulted in her hitting the dashboard. |
4
~ 25 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased this vehicle in march 09. it has been in the shop 4 different times for a/c. started about 4... |
4
~ 40750 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i accelerated onto the freeway to catch up with on coming traffic on my 2007 gmc yukon. when i hit... |
4
~ 56763 miles |
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER speedoometer failure gauge worked sometimes and other times showed speeds of 12o mph when going only 30 mph.. gauge stuck |
4
~ 57900 miles |
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated while getting an oil change it was noticed the brake fluid was low. the dealer determined... |
4
~ 7750 miles |
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while making a tight left turn the power steering failed completely. the yukon only had 72000 miles on it. when... |
4
~ 60586 miles |
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING dt: the vehicle has power steering but steering to the left became very difficult. there is no problem with right... |
4
~ 35500 miles |
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i rented a 2005 gmc yukon from enterprise at the san luis obispo ca. airport location. while driving home... |
4
~ 12500 miles |
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when my 2004 gmc yukon warms up a loud repetitive clanging noise eminates from the exhaust system. this can be... |
4
~ 11625 miles |
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear windows inoperable 3 times/right front seat belt locks up have to unbelt to get slack so passengers reluctant to... |
4
|
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the front/rear wheel bearings went out and needed replacement. *ph... |
4
~ 12000 miles |
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. while driving at an unknown speed the abs and brake warning indicators... |
3
~ 39667 miles |
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon. the contact stated that the rear door opened independently while driving. in... |
3
~ 73000 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY vehicle has a terrible vibration. has been to dealer 7 times for a total of 4 weeks. a gm engineer... |
3
~ 13158 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the spare tire is stored under vehicle and lowered from beneath the vehicle by a cranking a cable. it also... |
3
~ 26781 miles |
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY after taking a online safety coarse i was instructed on adjusting my outside rear view mirrors for better viewing of... |
3
~ 984 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC the car was parked in line at my kid's school waiting to pick him up. the car engine was turned... |
3
~ 35863 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY front passenger interior door handle pulled to open door)had the painted chrome finish peeling at the top seam of the... |
3
|
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn at 15 mph the rear driveline differential broke followed by a banging... |
3
~ 8833 miles |
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR stability system disabled was displayed prior to the brakes being engaged without driver input. the vehicle was taken to the... |
3
~ 24833 miles |
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complete loss of power on the highway while driving 65 mph. *ph the dealer diagnosed the problem as a fuse |
3
~ 1611 miles |
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper malfunction is a problem in my 1999 yukon. gmc does not want to address this seriouse problem. ... |
3
~ 26000 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 yukon - brief engine knock when vehilce is started. also has an exhaust noise/rattle at approximately 40-42 mph 1000=1300 |
3
~ 21667 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag sensor light remained on while driving vehicle been to the dealer on four occasions and each time problem |
3
~ 65 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i was driving on a busy highway in feb of 2002 and it was sleeting i was using my windshield... |
3
|
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN multiple failures a/c odors door lock suspension alignment and brakes. *bf there were problems with the following: weather strip was... |
3
|
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving home in the right lane on a two-highway the driver's window spontaneously shattered. i was driving through a... |
3
|
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dealer verified problem with driveline at startup or stopping. dealer stated this is a problem with yukon tahoe escalade and... |
3
|
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE cruise control failure caused by an aberrant voltage on stop lamp circuit. also the pcm starter and serpentine belt was |
3
~ 667 miles |
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2007 gmc yukon. consumer writes in regards to issues with the rear window defroster. *smd the consumer stated the rear... |
2
|
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM bought this vehicle in aug 2013. had to bring back to dealer because catalytic converter was no good. had my |
2
~ 33000 miles |
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN when coming to a complete stop the brakes jerk or a slipping motion after you are at complete stop. we... |
2
~ 8000 miles |
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon. while traveling 25 mph the contact noticed a loud explosion from outside... |
2
~ 14500 miles |
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i accelerated onto the freeway to catch up with on coming traffic on my 2007 gmc yukon. when i hit... |
2
~ 13777 miles |
HUB > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. while driving 10 mph the abs activated and the contact heard a fluttering... |
2
~ 131850 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's lighting for the instrument panel was not sufficient enough to see the gauges... |
2
~ 12 miles |
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS on june 28 2006 while looking at a general motors corporation 2007 yukon with a retractable middle seat. i had... |
2
|
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2002 gmc yukon front wheel assembly had to be replaced. *ts after the recall for the wheel speed sensor was... |
2
~ 20615 miles |
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING wandering on road excessive noise from tires wearing on inside. cupping of tires caused by worn idler and pitman arms |
2
~ 21948 miles |
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have a 1999 gmc yukon with abs brakes and for some reason at high speed it very impossible to... |
2
~ 35000 miles |
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION gm has an anti-theft device called a passlock. the systems seems to be faulty on a very large number of... |
2
~ 60000 miles |
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE i have a 1999 yukon gmc the steering wheel shakes while applying brakes. speeds vary any where from 10 mph... |
2
~ 34763 miles |
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS my complaint is regarding the driver's side heated leather seat. i first noticed it was getting unusually hot then i... |
2
~ 56300 miles |
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the antilock brake module failed and i lost all antilock capability. when it fails it makes the sound of a... |
2
~ 64374 miles |
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving and when using the brakes they will work intermittently the brake pedal will go to the floor causing... |
2
|
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states that vehicle will not go into reverse and could cause an accident. cause unknown. dealer notified.*jb... |
2
|
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the fog running light on the front left side has been out since 6 months after the purchase of our... |
2
~ 11500 miles |
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my yukon dies at stop lights &stop signs for no reason . both electric window motors have failed . the... |
2
|
TRAILER HITCHES on a recent trip to canada it was found that four(4) of the welds holding the square receiver to the... |
2
|
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING lack of lubrication in tir rod ends caused rubbing/growling noise in the front end especially when turning each rod took... |
2
~ 50000 miles |
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving about any speed vehicle will stall and lose electrical power and power steering. had taken vehicle to a... |
2
~ 36500 miles |
LINKAGES > STEERING rear windows inoperable 3 times/right front seat belt locks up have to unbelt to get slack so passengers reluctant to... |
2
|
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT when a passenger got inside of vehicle and closed rear driver's side door consumer started driving and door opened up.there |
2
~ 34763 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN cruise control failure caused by an aberrant voltage on stop lamp circuit. also the pcm starter and serpentine belt was |
2
~ 5000 miles |
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer complained about a headlight problem. they came on and worked intermittently. but when vehicle was turning a corner headlights... |
2
~ 19900 miles |
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cruise control failure caused by an aberrant voltage on stop lamp circuit. also the pcm starter and serpentine belt was |
2
~ 1000 miles |
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING while driving and attempting to make a left or right turn steering column locked in place. consumer had the vehicle |
2
~ 12500 miles |
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2017 gmc yukon. while attempting to pull out into traffic the transmission suddenly slipped and... |
1
~ 96700 miles |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2018 gmc yukon. on several occasions while driving various speeds the forward collision avoidance system... |
1
~ 30800 miles |
LANE DEPARTURE tl* the contact owns a 2018 gmc yukon. on several occasions while driving various speeds the forward collision avoidance system... |
1
~ 30800 miles |
INFLATOR MODULE > PASSENGER SIDE > FRONTAL tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air... |
1
|
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc yukon. while driving at an unknown speed the engine warning light illuminated and... |
1
~ 185000 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. the contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. the... |
1
~ 122000 miles |
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION my new 2015 gmc denali is equipped with a backup camera and the quality is so poor at night as... |
1
~ 350 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY the right hinge of the rear lift glass on 2003 gmc yukon failed causing a dangerous condition whereby the rear... |
1
~ 135000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when coming to a complete stop the brakes jerk or a slipping motion after you are at complete stop. we... |
1
~ 12000 miles |
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon. the contact stated that the tail gate would intermittently fail to open. the... |
1
~ 170000 miles |
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon. the contact noticed a leak under the hood of his vehicle. the manufacturer... |
1
~ 48448 miles |
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon. the contact noticed a leak under the hood of his vehicle. the manufacturer... |
1
~ 48448 miles |
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds during sunny road conditions the gauges on the instrument panel were not... |
1
~ 155 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS (1) securing child in rear middle seat (2) belt would not maintain tension slipping (3) car taken to dealer for |
1
~ 65000 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my vehicle will not start periodically while it is raining or the humidity is very high. during this time the... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY dt: 2002 gmc yukon. the consumer had to have abs sensors replaced. there was a recall but it did not... |
1
~ 38410 miles |
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS while getting a new set of tires on my 1999 gmc yukon 58000 miles the lug nuts on the right... |
1
~ 58306 miles |
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN dt: there is a an ongoing investigation on the issue consumer was experiencing nhtsa investigation pe05020. while driving at low... |
1
~ 51000 miles |
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES wandering on road excessive noise from tires wearing on inside. cupping of tires caused by worn idler and pitman arms |
1
~ 43896 miles |
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: on june 7 2005 while driving 45 mph the consumer was following another car. there was a car in... |
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~ 21000 miles |
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR events leading up to incident unknown. i have a 1999 yukon purchased used in 2001. at 160 000 miles the... |
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~ 166000 miles |
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2002 yukon denali brakes were not responding well and there was shuddering upon braking.***no answer required***. *mr four rotors were... |
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~ 34000 miles |
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have a 1999 gmc yukon with abs brakes and for some reason at high speed it very impossible to... |
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~ 70000 miles |
CONVERTIBLE > HARNESS BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT while restrained the child was able to reach the standard safety belt and wrap it around his/her neck twice. the... |
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POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 30 mph power steering and brakes failed. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled... |
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~ 60543 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on three separate occasions my check engine light came on and all three times the sai (emissions) valves were rusted... |
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~ 42550 miles |
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the accelerator stuck on our 2001 yukon slt while descending hoosier pass (eastbound on hwy 9 west of alma co).... |
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~ 64191 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 9-28-04: my 2004 gmc yukon had 22643 miles on it. i went to get in the car that morning to... |
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~ 22643 miles |
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT purchased a vehicle from dealer and steering was never fixed. then purchased a extended warranty and it was never honored!... |
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~ 69526 miles |
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vacuum plate behind the brakes rusted and rubbed against the rotors. dealership didn't know what was causing the plates to |
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~ 65000 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY the right window hinge on the rear "lift gate" has broken after 68 000 miles and three and half years... |
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~ 68000 miles |
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE my 2001 gmc yukon with 4-wheel disc brakes failed state inspection due to worn out (non-functioning) emergency brakes. i have... |
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~ 59200 miles |
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT rear seat belts in 2000 gmc yukons fail to retract providing no safety for children in the rear seat when... |
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~ 2500 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt: contact states while riding as a passenger in front or back when moving forward or the brakes are... |
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UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 12 mph drivers side upper ball joint collasped which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle |
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~ 1247 miles |
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving at 20 mph consumer drove across a rail road crossing. after crossing the track consumer felt that vehicle... |
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~ 28000 miles |
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY within a 4 month time i have lost my driver-side window front-passenger and rear driver-side window all to failed window... |
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DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was sitting in a parking lot and noticed gas fumes in the cab. i got out and looked under... |
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HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel tank/filler assembly causes vapors to backup into gas pumps equipped with vapor reclamation systems. this causes a gas pump... |
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AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 38.5 gallon gas tank can only be filled to 2/3 to 3/4 level because the dual gas tank design does... |
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VALVE > TIRES tilt steering wheel locks in up position. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak consumer has been experiencing problems with firestone tires p235/70r16 |
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HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY cold air from heater at lower passenger side all settings-gm says supposed to. *ak... |
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POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS power adjusting seat malfucntioned causing driver to move forward and seatback moved forward which crushed occupant into the steering wheel. |
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SHIELD ASSEMBLY > CHILD SEAT rear passenger seatbelt which bolts to floor frame came off would not protect an occupant in event of a crash.... |
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TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving rear cargo door opens. dealership stated gap at the top of the doors was not causing the problem... |
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CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL basically consumer was having a problem with abs braking system. when applying brake pedal pedal stuck and ruined rotors. also... |
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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE j3140- eng cool adaptr rpl f2023-pin shaft seal t2020-warrenty towing f3023-rr diff housing rpl c0382 r/r win reg r&r/ rpl... |
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COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION noticed oil spots on garage floor. drove to gmc dealer for repair. first repair dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem as fuel... |
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BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle experiences a vibration problem while traveling 65mph or more and it causes the vehicle to be pulled to the... |
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MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2000 gmc has had a stalling issue from the day it was delivered. it has been in and out... |
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CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the front calipers are sticking the brake pads have been checked and one is worn half the thickness of the |
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PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when starting vehicle up it lurches forward. took vehicle to dealer and cause unknown.*ak consumer states that while the vehicle |
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HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood will fly up and down about inch to 2 inches depending on winds and it feels and looks like... |
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HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS lack of 3 point restraint system and head rests on middle position of benches. i have six children who are... |
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TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE when the cargo door was opened glass detached from it and came off. this occurred because of improper installation at |
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FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION when the key is inserted into the ignition consumer is able to change gear from park without depressing brake pedal. |
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DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer called complaining about a circuit short on the panel which it disables the cruise control. dealer was notified and |
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SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle keeps shifting to 4 low on its own. dealer replaced some parts but consumer does not know which parts.... |
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~ 3000 miles |
FAQ
What year GMC Yukon is the most reliable?
Speaking of the models produced in the last 22 years, GMC Yukon models of 2020, 2019, 2018 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.
What year was a bad year for GMC Yukon?
GMC Yukon models of 2007 and 2015 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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