The Lemon Index2010 GMC Yukon XL.
The 2010 GMC Yukon XL is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 2 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 8, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 14 to 17 mpg combined. It's the best GMC Yukon XL year we track.
One of the most reliable. 12.5× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2016
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 66 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Yukon XL year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 60K to 117K miles on the car (40 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 1429 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft…
- Chevrolet/gmc: dtcs p0335 or p0336 set; malfunction indicator lamp (mil)/check engine light…
- Chevrolet/gmc: stop lamp switches has failed but not confirmed, due to possible code set by…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800–4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Speedometer bounces from 0-100. Can happen while driving or while idling.
2010 GMC Yukon XL owner · NHTSA complaint 10354818
Quick answers
Is the 2010 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 12.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 8; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2010 GMC Yukon XL problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (50%), engine (50%) and stability control (50%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Yukon XL have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 GMC Yukon XL get?
14 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 GMC Yukon XL problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 60,000 and 117,700 miles. The middle report was at 90,500 miles, from 40 complaints.
Does the 2010 GMC Yukon XL have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 GMC Yukon XL cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 GMC Yukon XL have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works