Car Record Book

2020 GMC Yukon recalls & problems

The 2020 GMC Yukon has 4 safety recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (15 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints37filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA do not drive advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA recall 26V289000 · May 7, 2026 · 66 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: do not drive affected vehicles until repaired.

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 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 N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Tires

NHTSA recall 21V115000 · Feb 25, 2021 · 33,838 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 19V837000 · Nov 21, 2019 · 502 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

Service brakes

NHTSA recall 19V761000 · Oct 24, 2019 · 652,967 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

Components: Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring; Electronic stability control (esc)

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2020 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk22.8%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Yukon C1500 2WD FFV

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD FFV

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Yukon C1500 2WD

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Yukon C1500 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

Yukon K1500 4WD FFV

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Yukon K1500 4WD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

Yukon K1500 4WD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD FFV

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 20 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power train
15000112,633 mi
Engine
12000—
Service brakes
3000—
Unknown or other
3000—
Electrical system
2000—
Electronic stability control (esc)
1000—
Seat belts
1000—
Back over prevention
1000—
Tires
1000—
Fuel/propulsion system
1000—
Fuel system, gasoline
Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
1000—
Engine and engine cooling
1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.