Model year
2026 GMC Yukon
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 43 complaints for the 2026 GMC Yukon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 38 complaints under YUKON XL. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (34), POWER TRAIN (11), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 166 complaints
- 2001 197 complaints
- 2002 158 complaints
- 2003 204 complaints
- 2004 159 complaints
- 2005 85 complaints
- 2006 27 complaints
- 2007 428 complaints
- 2008 187 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 105 complaints
- 2011 158 complaints
- 2012 63 complaints
- 2013 117 complaints
- 2014 56 complaints
- 2015 529 complaints
- 2016 270 complaints
- 2017 196 complaints
- 2018 70 complaints
- 2019 55 complaints
- 2020 37 complaints
- 2021 341 complaints
- 2022 185 complaints
- 2023 245 complaints
- 2024 106 complaints
- 2025 57 complaints
- 2026 43 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
26V304000 · May 14, 2026
WHEELS:HUB
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the…
26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Do not drivePOWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade,…
26V114000 · Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette…
Complaints
43 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| YUKON XL | 3 | 38 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26005 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy · ENGINE | Aug 20, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| SUV N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| XL SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| XL SUV N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Yukon XL 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon XL 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon XL 2WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
| Yukon 2WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
| Yukon 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon XL 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Yukon XL 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Yukon 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
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