Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Wlb5V, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 GMC Yukon has problems

59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine390
Electrical system101
Power train70
Forward collision avoidance50
Fuel/propulsion system30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Lane departure20
Back over prevention20
Steering20
4 other systems40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2025 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.

64%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wheels: hub

New

Recall 26V-304 · May 14, 2026 · 2,457 vehicles · 1,574 repaired

Risk. A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

2%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latch/anchor:

New

Recall 25V-876 · Dec 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2025 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

2025 GMC Yukon safety ratings

2025 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2025 GMC Yukon, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyEA26005 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Yukon owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate (VIN [XXX]) has started its engine by itself at least three times when nobody commanded a start. Two of those unattended starts happened while the vehicle was parked in a closed residential garage, which creates a serious carbon monoxide risk to people in the home. I…
Complaint 11776867 · Nov 9, 2026
While driving my vehicle, i noticed no sound coming from infotainment, signaling or lights being able to turn on. After pulling over at the nearest gas station, i parked and turned the vehicle off and waited for 30 minutes. Soon after that time, i turned the vehicle on and sound came back. However,…
Complaint 11771021 · Oct 14, 2026
[XXX] - Catastrophic engine shutdown. Yes engine is still at Don Ledford Automotive Group, Cleveland, TN During the engine shutdown, we were still moving on a two lane highway in rural South Carolina. Other vehicles had to swerve/pass to avoid our sudden slowdown. On [XXX], I had the car…
Complaint 11770422 · Oct 11, 2026

Own a 2025 Yukon?

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