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All cars · GMC Yukon · 2025

2025 GMC Yukon. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index101100 = average car
Complaints57NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold93,036U.S. model year
Per 100K sold61complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spdRWD21 / 26 / 23Diesel$4,100
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spd4WD20 / 26 / 22Diesel$4,300
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spdRWD15 / 20 / 17Regular$3,650
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD15 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spdRWD15 / 20 / 17Premium$4,550
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD14 / 18 / 16Premium$4,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 400 and 30,800 miles. Median 3,200, from 7 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine67%
Electrical16%
Automatic emergency braking16%
Transmission & drivetrain12%
Fuel or ev drive system5%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5700102

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 26V304000 May 2026 Wheels / Hub

    Defect. General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

    Risk. A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became se

  • 25V876000 Dec 2025 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor /

    Defect. Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy2026–

Manufacturer communications 459

GMC filed 459 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates an issuethat after starting the vehicle…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Yukon SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Yukon SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Yukon XL SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard & Optional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202210710882,304Engine
202324324582,271Engine
202414110687,312Engine
20251015793,036Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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