repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Do not driveNewRisk. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
2019 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2019 GMC Yukon, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-761 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 GMC Yukon has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Engine1 crash/fire/injury
13Power train
9Electrical system
4Steering
4Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Seats
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
88 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 1 |
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 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…
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
2019 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2019 GMC Yukon SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% 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.
During normal acceleration on the interstate entrance ramp, the vehicle stuttered and continued on seemingly without issue. Within a few minutes, I noticed the check engine light flashing and fluctuating oil pressure, and I drove cautiously to the closest mechanic shop a few miles away. The code…
Yukon would not idle without turning off on its own. Check engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic. Check engine light was flashing which indicated an active misfire. A running compression test found little to no compression from cylinder 6. Further investigation found that cylinder 5 had been…
My wife drives this vehicle to work, it has started to experience reduced engine power driving on the highway causing her to pull to the side of the road due to no throttle to maneuver the vehicle in and out of traffic, leaving her on the side of the busy highway, we have now parked the vehicle…
Own a 2019 Yukon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.