Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 GMC Yukon has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 70 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 #20V603000 Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V761000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V645000 Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Suspension 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
Of the 70 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 70 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 GMC Yukon has several recalls concerning brake and wheel-speed sensor issues, leading to multiple safety concerns. Additionally, numerous owner complaints about the engine and powertrain suggest reliability issues. Hence, this vehicle earns a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| brake vacuum pump | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| wheel-speed sensor | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 change every 7,500 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Replace brake pads every 50,000 miles
- Cooling system checkup at 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Decreased brake performance
- Unusual engine noise
- Delayed gear shifting
- Warning lights for traction control
- Inconsistent cruising speed
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.