Yukon (2026)
Data covers 4 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
L87
6.2L 8-cylView details
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L84
5.3L 8-cylView details
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Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
LZ0
3.0L 6-cyl TurboView details
Complaint Breakdown
GMC Yukon Unidentified Engine
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the GMC Yukon, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2026 GMC Yukon
On a used 2026 GMC Yukon, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (54), the transmission and drivetrain (12) and the electrical system (9). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints on the 2026 GMC Yukon about the engine, all engines combined.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2026 GMC Yukon about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2026 GMC Yukon about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on the 2026 GMC Yukon about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on the 2026 GMC Yukon about the seats, seat belts and interior.
Recalls (3)
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.
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.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 GMC Yukon complaints?
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 GMC Yukon. The systems they name most often are the engine, the transmission and the electrical system.
Is the 2026-2026 GMC Yukon a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 GMC Yukon. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 GMC Yukon have?
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 GMC Yukon as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2026-2026 GMC Yukon vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used GMC Yukon?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the transmission and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Yukon?
The 2026 GMC Yukon received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 76 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.