Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 GMC Yukon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 55 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 #26V289000 Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V761000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
Of the 55 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 55 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 GMC Yukon has several recalls, mainly on powertrain and braking systems, along with frequent complaints about the engine and powertrain. Potential buyers should be cautious given these reliability issues, which may result in higher-than-average maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 60,000 miles
- Coolant system service every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Delayed transmission shifting
- ABS warning light
- Inconsistent braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.