2021 GMC Yukon problems
The 2021 GMC Yukon has 488 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (45%) concerns engine. Next are fuel system (11%) and drivetrain & axles (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 488 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 45% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 15 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 102 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 26 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 102 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 64,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 81,000 miles (43 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 16 complaints mention a crash; 15 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 84% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2021 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 33 model years of the GMC Yukon with enough data (488 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 13 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The contact rented a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact was driving at 75mph, the contact stated they felt the steering wheel was moving independently causing the vehicle to veer in the opposite direction. Both hands were required in order to control the steering wheel. The contact attempted to avoid a large puddle, the vehicle independently veered to the right causing a crash with a curb and crossed an exit ramp which caused the vehicle to crash then into an embankment and into a ditch.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while stopped on the highway a Crown Victoria crashed into the rear driver's quarter panel and a Honda Civic crashed into the front bumper of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There was a police report filed. There was no reported fire. The contact sustained pain and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
The vehicle was stationary and upon turning it on a message showed up on the display stating to immediately take the vehicle for service and to drive carefully because of a power steering issue. Once the vehicle was placed in reverse to begin to leave the parking spot, it was evident that there was no steering available on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The brake pad sensor warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that a nearby driver assisted by providing a jumpstart. The vehicle was driven to the residence.