Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 GMC Yukon has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 345 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 #25V274000 Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V797000 Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V827000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V617000 Improper Rivets on Seat Belt Buckle Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V036000 Rear Wheel Driveshaft Assemblies May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V739000 Power Control Module May Cause Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V579000 Brake System Calibrated Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V455000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V421000 Air Bag Light May Not Indicate Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V190000 Seat Belts May Become Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V064000 Fuel Tank May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V811000 Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V735000 Bolts for Front Seats Incorrectly Installed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 190 complaints
- Power Train 55 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 45 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 32 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
Of the 345 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 345 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 GMC Yukon has a concerning number of owner complaints and recall campaigns, particularly related to the engine, powertrain, and fuel system. These issues suggest potential reliability problems. With 343 complaints and 13 recalls, confidence in long-term durability is limited without more data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $2,000–$7,000 | common |
| Transmission | Unknown | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking or noise
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual fuel pump sounds
- Steering problems
- Brake performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.