The 2020 GMC Yukon's low safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 27 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V1150002021-25-02

TIRES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V8370002019-21-11

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

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19V7610002019-24-10

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 GMC Yukon has accumulated 27 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train8

02Engine7

03Power Train,engine1

04Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance1

05Engine And Engine Cooling1

27 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Yukon Fuel Economy

16–18mpg combined

14-15city

20-23hwy

$3,750-$5,100/yr

With 12 configurations tested, the 2020 GMC Yukon ranges from 16 to 18 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Yukon C1500 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon C1500 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city23 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city23 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city22 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

17mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$5,100/yr2/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

16mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city21 hwy~$4,200/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 GMC Yukon

39States

27%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

1,07014%

FLFlorida

5818%

MOMissouri

4576%

MIMichigan

3725%

GAGeorgia

3254%

CACalifornia

2984%

TNTennessee

2513%

PAPennsylvania

2483%

OKOklahoma

2383%

ILIllinois

2183%

MNMinnesota

2133%

NCNorth Carolina

2103%

AZArizona

1973%

OHOhio

1812%

COColorado

1802%

DCWashington DC

1762%

DEDelaware

1612%

ARArkansas

1562%

WAWashington

1542%

INIndiana

1502%

AL150

NH123

WI119

MD117

NY112

UT105

NE100

OR86

LA86

KY80

NJ68

MA62

ID62

NV60

VA59

IA54

KS47

MS40

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 GMC Yukon Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 GMC Yukon a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2020 GMC Yukon. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2020 GMC Yukon?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 GMC Yukon. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 GMC Yukon?

You'll get between 16 and 18 MPG combined from the 2020 GMC Yukon, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 GMC Yukon?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 27 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.