Trim Report

GMC Yukon SLE2021

Includes:YUKON|SLE
$2,995
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Safety

13 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

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Where to Find GMC Yukon SLE

Location data for all 2021 GMC Yukon trims combined

39States

Texas has the most inventory at 14%, with options spread across 39 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

GMC Yukon Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 GMC Yukon trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 13 recalls and 279 complaints for the 2021 GMC Yukon, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

13
Recalls
279
Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
21V4210002021-10-06
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

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21V7390002021-23-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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22V0360002022-27-01
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.

Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V1900002021-18-03
SEAT BELTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.

A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

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22V6170002022-11-08
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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22V8270002022-03-11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V7970002024-24-10
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

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25V2740002025-24-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

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20V8110002020-23-12
SEAT BELTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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21V4550002021-17-06
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.

Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.

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20V7350002020-25-11
SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both front seats. The attachment bolts for the front seats may not have been properly reinstalled after the repair was completed.

If an occupied front seat has loose or missing attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seated occupant.

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21V5790002021-29-07
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) , traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.

Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V0640002021-11-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell which may result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 279 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2021 GMC Yukon. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine93
02Power Train22
03Engine And Engine Cooling22
04Fuel/propulsion System15
05Engine,fuel/propulsion System10
279 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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GMC Yukon Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 GMC Yukon trims

16–23mpg combined
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14-21city
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19-27hwy
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$3,700-$5,100/yr

The 2021 GMC Yukon delivers 16 to 23 MPG combined across 20 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Yukon 2WD - Automatic 10-spd
23mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel DriveDiesel
21 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr4/10 Average
Yukon XL 2WD - Automatic 10-spd
23mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel DriveDiesel
21 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr4/10 Average
Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd
22mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel
20 city26 hwy~$3,850/yr4/10 Average
Yukon XL 4WD - Automatic 10-spd
22mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel
20 city26 hwy~$3,850/yr4/10 Average
Yukon 2WD - Automatic 10-spd
18mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor
Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd
18mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor
Yukon XL 2WD - Automatic 10-spd
18mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor
Yukon 2WD - Automatic 10-spd
17mpg
6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city20 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor
Yukon XL 4WD - Automatic 10-spd
17mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
15 city19 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor
Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd
16mpg
6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
14 city19 hwy~$5,100/yr2/10 Poor
Yukon XL 2WD - Automatic 10-spd
16mpg
6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
14 city20 hwy~$5,100/yr2/10 Poor
Yukon XL 4WD - Automatic 10-spd
16mpg
6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
14 city19 hwy~$5,100/yr2/10 Poor

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

Is the SLE Worth It?

Common questions about the 2021 GMC Yukon SLE

How does the SLE compare to other GMC Yukon trims?

The SLE occupies a distinct position in the GMC Yukon range. See how it stacks up on the 2021 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 GMC Yukon SLE?

Maintenance costs for the SLE align with the broader GMC Yukon ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2021 model year has 13 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2021 GMC Yukon page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the GMC Yukon SLE?

For the SLE, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the GMC Yukon buyer's guide.

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