With 5 recalls and 147 complaints, the 2022 GMC Yukon rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

147

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V9030002022-08-12

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL 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."

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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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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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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26V0850002026-13-02

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.

Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

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25V6190002025-18-09

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 GMC Yukon's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 147 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine53

02Power Train9

03Unknown Or Other7

04Power Train,engine7

05Electrical System7

147 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Yukon Fuel Economy

16–23mpg combined

14-21city

19-27hwy

$2,400-$3,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2022 GMC Yukon ranges from 16 to 23 MPG combined across 10 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Yukon 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel DriveDiesel

21 city27 hwy~$2,400/yr4/10 Average

Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

22mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

20 city26 hwy~$2,550/yr4/10 Average

Yukon 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

17mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$2,750/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2022 GMC Yukon

39States

27%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 38 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

1,00914%

FLFlorida

5608%

MOMissouri

3925%

MIMichigan

3445%

GAGeorgia

3024%

CACalifornia

2964%

NCNorth Carolina

2594%

PAPennsylvania

2443%

TNTennessee

2333%

OKOklahoma

2213%

MNMinnesota

2073%

ILIllinois

1983%

DCWashington DC

1843%

AZArizona

1792%

OHOhio

1732%

COColorado

1702%

DEDelaware

1602%

WAWashington

1442%

INIndiana

1392%

ALAlabama

1392%

AR123

MD122

NH120

NY115

WI113

UT108

NE98

OR98

LA80

KY73

NJ69

NV60

ID56

SC56

VA55

IA53

MA50

KS47

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

Buying a 2022 GMC Yukon?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2022 GMC Yukon a good car to buy?

The 2022 GMC Yukon has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2022 GMC Yukon?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2022 GMC Yukon. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 GMC Yukon?

Fuel economy ranges from 16 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $999 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2022 GMC Yukon?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2022 GMC Yukon, based on 147 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.