GMC Yukon
Registered from 1996 to 2027.
About this model
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a line of full-size SUVs from Chevrolet, marketed since the 1995 model year. Marketed alongside the GMC Yukon for its entire production, the Tahoe is the successor to the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, while the Yukon replaced the full-sized GMC Jimmy. Both trucks derive their nameplates from western North America, with Tahoe referring to Lake Tahoe and Yukon referring to the Canadian Yukon.
From the Wikipedia article Chevrolet Tahoe, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
The manufacturer has told owners of 2 of these to stop driving until the repair is done.
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Where it stands out against its peers
- Exterior lighting: more complaints than 98% of 2015 cars — 50% of its 546 complaints, where an ordinary 2015 car has 5%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 221 owners reported this
- SERVICE BRAKES — 52 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 27 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash, 1 involving a fire
- POWER TRAIN — 22 owners reported this
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 21 owners reported this
- STEERING — 21 owners reported this
- ENGINE — 18 owners reported this
Crash test
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard |
Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2524 kg · 3070 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 11.8 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2025 | 2524 kg · 3070 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 11.8 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2024 | 2524 kg · 3070 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 11.8 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2023 | 2524 kg · 3070 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 11.8 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2022 | 2524 kg · 3070 mm wheelbase · 14.7 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 11.8 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2021 | 277 hp · 2524 kg · 3070 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 11.8 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2020 | 2515 kg · 2950 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2019 | 2515 kg · 2950 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2018 | 2515 kg · 2950 mm wheelbase · 13.1 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2017 | 2515 kg · 2950 mm wheelbase · 13.1 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2016 | 2515 kg · 2950 mm wheelbase · 13.1 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2015 | 2515 kg · 2950 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 15.7 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
27% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.
- Do not drive
16V256000
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
- Do not drive
26V289000
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
13V001000
As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
13V342000
Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13247.
14V007000
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
14V152000
If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14121.
14V374000
If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.
14V451000
During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14359.
30 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.
Regulator investigations
Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Engineering analysis, opened August 2026, still open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Recall query, opened January 2026, closed August 2026.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Engineering analysis, opened October 2025, still open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Preliminary evaluation, opened January 2025, closed October 2025.
Pedestrian alert sounds
Defect petition, opened January 2023, closed August 2023.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering analysis, opened September 2021, still open.
Air Bag Malfunction
Preliminary evaluation, opened April 2021, closed August 2023.
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
Preliminary evaluation, opened November 2018, closed April 2022.
Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
Engineering analysis, opened May 2010, closed July 2011.
Brake line corrosion failure
Preliminary evaluation, opened March 2010, closed January 2011.
Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2009, closed May 2010.
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Engineering analysis, opened June 2008, closed September 2008.
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Preliminary evaluation, opened February 2008, closed June 2008.
Parking brake failure
Defect petition, opened December 2005, closed May 2006.
Unwanted low-speed abs activation
Preliminary evaluation, opened April 2005, closed September 2005.
Parking brake failure
Engineering analysis, opened April 2004, closed May 2005.
Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr
Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2002, closed February 2003.
Throttle sticking closed
Engineering analysis, opened August 2002, closed January 2004.
Windshield wiper failure
Engineering analysis, opened May 2002, closed July 2003.
Seat belt anchorage separation
Engineering analysis, opened December 2001, closed December 2002.
Seat belt anchorage separation
Preliminary evaluation, opened July 2001, closed December 2001.
Headlight
Engineering analysis, opened September 2000, closed December 2001.
Battery leaks acid
Engineering analysis, opened May 2000, closed June 2002.
Headlight
Preliminary evaluation, opened April 2000, closed September 2000.
Battery leaks acid
Preliminary evaluation, opened December 1999, closed May 2000.
Front seat recliner bolt failure
Recall query, opened July 1999, closed December 2001.
Erratic power steering assist while driv
Engineering analysis, opened May 1999, closed February 2001.
What the maker told its dealers
Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.
GMC filed 194 bulletins about the 2026 Yukon.
- Electrical system: 4
- Engine: 2
- Forward collision avoidance: 1
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1
- Service brakes: 1
- Wheels: 1
- Other: 184
- This is a diagnostic PI to assist on a repair to fix a concern for the HVAC temperature doors binding at times · August 2026
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering… · August 2026
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues · August 2026
- This Preliminary information communications information on a Short Range Radar software anomaly causing false / ghost left or right side object detection alerts. · August 2026
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering… · August 2026
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians to not replace any parts and the vehicle is still operational. The PI will be converted to a bulletin when the repair is available. · August 2026
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module. · August 2026
- This PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement. · August 2026
186 more.
Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.