Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 GMC Yukon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 117 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V053000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V054000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V614000 Contamination of the Chassis Electronic Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V001000 Shifting out of Park/FMVSS 102/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 52 complaints
- Air Bags 32 complaints
- Structure 22 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
Of the 117 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 117 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 GMC Yukon is generally average in reliability, as reflected by common issues with electrical systems and airbags. Although these problems are not overly frequent, they can lead to moderate repair costs if they occur. While there are several recalls, most owners report fewer issues with major systems, indicating a balanced ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Electrical shorts or malfunctions
- Engine misfires
- Unusual steering noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.