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2021 GMC Yukon electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 30 complaints for the 2021 GMC Yukon, 6% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
30 6% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, the vehicle independently reversed without warning upon touching the gear shifter. The vehicle first reversed into a cement barrier and then lunged forward into an intersection while she repeatedly depressed her brake pedal to no avail. The contact managed to call 911 and while speaking with an operator, she was able to regain control of the vehicle.

Reported at 20,000 miles, April 2023 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately driving 45 MPH and turning onto an exit the vehicle suddenly reduce speed and lost power and the message "Press Start" had displayed. The contact stopped the vehicle and eventually restarted the engine and the vehicle operated as normal. The next day the vehicle was driven to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem and determine the cause of the failure.

Reported at 42,000 miles, May 2026

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