The Lemon Index2000 GMC Yukon.
The 2000 GMC Yukon is worse than average by owner complaints: 107 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 172, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 13 to 15 mpg combined. The best GMC Yukon year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 184 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every GMC Yukon year. 2000 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 53K to 132K miles on the car (77 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 60K–94K miles
Recalls 9
- wheels 2007
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, …
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2…
- brakes 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION.
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- body structure 2003
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC.
- seats 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS…
- airbags 2002
ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING CERT…
- tires 2001
TIRE DESCRIPTION: WILDERNESS LE TIRES (BOTH BLACK AND RAISED WHITE LETTER TIRES) PRODUCED DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2000 (THE SEVENTEENTH WEEK OF 2000) AT THE CUERNAVACA, MEXICO PLANT WITH TIRE SERIAL NUMBERS V672WL11…
- brakes 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- body structure 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
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 478 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some owners may comment on a hesitation, sag or a stumble on initial acceleration after the…
- Some customers may comment on inoperative rear power window condition
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting fuel tank leakage
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedBrake line corrosion failure2010–2011
- ClosedParking brake failure2005–2006
- ClosedUnwanted low-speed abs activation2005
- ClosedThrottle sticking closed2002–2004
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 $4300–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
I did not save either of the failed tires but they were both replaced by the dealership where I purchased the vehicle brand new 13 months ago.
2000 GMC Yukon owner · NHTSA complaint 738956
More owner reports
While traveling on highway traffic began to slow down. Consumer stated that a hard spot came into the brake, and brakes were locked, consumer could not stop, and rear ended another vehicle which caused a chain reaction.
NHTSA complaint 871060
While traveling at 60 mph tire shredded. Left rear tire was original equipment with 21,000 miles mounted on a 2000, GMC, Yukon. Contacted dealer, and dealer wanted to prorate the tire.
NHTSA complaint 888883
Quick answers
Is the 2000 GMC Yukon reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 172; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Yukon year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2000 GMC Yukon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (21%), brakes (15%) and visibility (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Yukon have?
9 safety recalls (latest: wheels). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 GMC Yukon get?
13 to 15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Yukon problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 53,800 and 132,500 miles. The middle report was at 83,400 miles, from 77 complaints.
Does the 2000 GMC Yukon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2000 GMC Yukon cost in fuel a year?
About $4300 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 GMC Yukon have?
4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What GMC Yukon year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2020 and 2019.
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