repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2014 GMC Yukon, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-054 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 GMC Yukon has problems
56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
11Structure
8Engine
5Electrical system
4Vehicle speed control
3Steering
3Power train
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Service brakes
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 2 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 GMC Yukon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Yukon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yukon median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2014 GMC Yukon SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (24.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 GMC Yukon, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Yukon owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
As I have owned several GMC Yukons in the past, I was familiar with their dashboards cracking even when still under warranty. However, when my 2014 Yukon dashboard cracked, just out of warranty, I was shocked at the cost to replace and install a new dashboard. Thus, the replacement dashboard and…
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2014 GMC Yukon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated upon picking up the vehicle after the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags), she noticed that the dashboard was severely damaged. The contact stated that the driver's side of the dashboard had a hole as big as the palm…
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