The Lemon Index2010 GMC Yukon.
The 2010 GMC Yukon is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 7 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 21, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 15 to 22 mpg combined. The best GMC Yukon year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 160 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Yukon 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 49K to 97K miles on the car (104 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 47K–100K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 43K–86K miles
Recalls 4
- 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.
Show all 4 recalls
- equipment 2010
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER 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 1582 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The third row seat is difficult to remove and install because of various floor latch situations
- There are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle
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 $2900–4300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Dashboard cracked right at corner of airbag and concerned this will affect the airbag performance
2010 GMC Yukon owner · NHTSA complaint 10538109
Quick answers
Is the 2010 GMC Yukon reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 21; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Yukon year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2010 GMC Yukon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (29%), visibility (14%) and stability control (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Yukon have?
4 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 get?
15 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 GMC Yukon problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 49,600 and 97,000 miles. The middle report was at 78,500 miles, from 104 complaints.
Does the 2010 GMC Yukon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 GMC Yukon cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $4300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 GMC Yukon have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What GMC Yukon year is better than the 2010?
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