repaired · 2022 Q3
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 71 owner complaints about the 2018 GMC Yukon, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-645 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 GMC Yukon has problems
71 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Engine
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Suspension
5Service brakes
4Electrical system
4Steering
3Air bags
3Vehicle speed control
2Exterior lighting
1410 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 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 · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
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
2018 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
2018 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2018 GMC Yukon SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Yukon owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 6.2L engine experienced catastrophic failure in the middle of a highway. This is my second engine replacement and General Motors has offered no assistance. I received a quote for $18,655.54 to replace engine.
I started my vehicle and as I accelerated I started to hear a knocking noise. The vehicle and engine have been inspected by the dealership. The problem has also been confirmed by the dealership.There were no warning lights or messages before the knocking noise started.
The 2018 Yukon has been at the dealership several timeswaiting for a valve body for the transmission. There are valve body recalls for other year GM vehicles with the same transmission, but not for the 2018 model even though it appears to be the same part number. I don’t understand how this 2018…
Own a 2018 Yukon?
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