The best and worst GMC Yukon years, by the numbers
Short answer: among GMC Yukons old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2005–2006 and 2019–2020 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2007 and 2015–2016 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2007 GMC Yukon · 62.1 per 10,000 sold (1.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 98,250 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2015 GMC Yukon · 123.6 per 10,000 sold (3.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 57,271 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2016 GMC Yukon · 49.8 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 56,500 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
Years with the fewest complaints
2005 GMC Yukon · 8.4 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 88,000 miles.
2006 GMC Yukon · 3.4 per 10,000 sold (0.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 80,000 miles.
2019 GMC Yukon · 7.2 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 76,300 miles.
2020 GMC Yukon · 5.7 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical GMC Yukon year: 34.2 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the GMC Yukon?
Among GMC Yukons old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2015 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 123.6, about 3.6× a typical GMC Yukon year. The 2007 and 2016 also stand out.
What is the best year for the GMC Yukon?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among GMC Yukons from 2005–2022: 3.4, against 34.2 for a typical year. The 2005 and 2019–2020 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2015 GMC Yukon?
The most-reported problem on the 2015 GMC Yukon is wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 57,271 miles.
Why aren't the newest GMC Yukon years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.