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2025 GMC Yukon reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 GMC Yukon holds 54 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 27 per year. It is too early to rank against other Yukon years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Hub and Latch or anchor.

2012 GMC Yukon
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Complaints

54

Per year

27

Recalls

2

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (35 of 54), then Electrical system (8) and Powertrain (7). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Yukon has 174 complaints, 58 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 GMC Yukon. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall wheels, hub 2026-05-14 · NHTSA campaign 26V304000
Summary 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.
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 searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (54 total)

Engine
35
Electrical system
8
Powertrain
7
Forward collision avoidance
5
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Back-over prevention
2
Lane departure
2
Steering
2
Air bags
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Service brakes
1
Speed control
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

252025292026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted in person, and the failure was associated…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-21
  • "The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and came to a complete stop in traffic. There was no warning light illuminated…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-17
  • "The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-28
  • "As my wife was driven she heard some noise and notice she was losing power. She pull off the side of the road and the car shut off. Could not restart. This happen about 11:30 am on 8/14/26 Got towed to Salida Dealer…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-27
  • "Vehicle loss of power on the Interstate at a high rate of speed. Vehicle would not start and could not be put in Neutral to safely remove from road."
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2025 GMC Yukon SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Yukon two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $4100
Yukon two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $4700
Yukon two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 15 19 17 MPG $3800
Yukon four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $5000
Yukon four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 19 16 MPG $5000
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $4100
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $4050
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $5000

Specs and fitment

T1XX generation, 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil dexosD 0W-20 (V8 per manual) , 8 qt capacity
Tire size 275/60R20, 275/50R22, 265/65R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 8,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 24V674000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems.". Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 GMC Yukon reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 GMC Yukon holds 54 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 27 per year. It is too early to rank against other Yukon years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Hub and Latch or anchor.

What are common problems with a 2025 GMC Yukon?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (35 of 54), then Electrical system (8) and Powertrain (7). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2025 GMC Yukon more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Yukon has 174 complaints, 58 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 GMC Yukon been recalled?

The 2025 GMC Yukon has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 GMC Yukon?

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 2025 GMC Yukon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 GMC Yukon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 GMC Yukon is 18.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a GMC Yukon use?

US Yukon manuals specify dexos-approved oil for your engine in the maintenance schedule.

What does NHTSA recall 13V-342 cover on the GMC Yukon?

NHTSA safety recall 13V342000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013,…

What generation is the 2013 GMC Yukon?

K2XX generation (2012-2014).