Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 GMC Yukon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 246 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 #24V674000 Inoperative Low Brake Fluid Warning NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V642000 Improperly Heat-Treated Suspension Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V903000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 160 complaints
- Power Train 47 complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
- Unknown or Other 19 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 15 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 14 complaints
Of the 246 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 246 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 GMC Yukon faces a moderate number of complaints and some significant recalls, primarily involving the engine and brake system. However, the recall efforts indicate that manufacturers are addressing these issues. While the engine complaints are relatively high, overall reliability metrics are not definitively poor.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Brake system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | 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 changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacements
- Transmission service
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Brake warning lights
- Electrical malfunctions
- Transmission slip
- Excessive oil consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.