With 0 recalls and 8 complaints, the 2026 GMC Yukon rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2026 GMC Yukon's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN,ENGINE. It leads 8 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train,engine3

02Power Train2

03Engine2

04Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System1

8 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Yukon Fuel Economy

16–23mpg combined

14-21city

18-26hwy

$3,700-$5,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2026 GMC Yukon ranges from 16 to 23 MPG combined across 12 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 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr4/10 Average

Yukon XL 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel DriveDiesel

21 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr4/10 Average

Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

22mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

20 city24 hwy~$3,850/yr4/10 Average

Yukon XL 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

22mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

20 city24 hwy~$3,850/yr4/10 Average

Yukon 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

17mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

17mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

15 city19 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon XL 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

17mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city18 hwy~$5,100/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon XL 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city19 hwy~$5,100/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon XL 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city18 hwy~$5,100/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon XL 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$4,200/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2026 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

1,07014%

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 2026.

2026 GMC Yukon Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2026 GMC Yukon a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2026 GMC Yukon. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 GMC Yukon?

You'll get between 16 and 23 MPG combined from the 2026 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 2026 GMC Yukon?

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE problems top the list with 8 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.