2015 GMC Yukon
2015 model shown · Photo: Ventura19, CC BY-SA 3.0

Full-size SUVs · K2 generation

2020 GMC Yukon: reliability, problems and cost to own

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It scores 62 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $24,850 to own, including $6,504 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the GMC Yukon.

Reliability

62/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$6,504

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$11,333

18 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$34,807

$30,630 – $38,984, estimate

Recalls

4

on record

Owner complaints

84

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$3,558
Transmission & drivetrain$2,278
Electrical system$140
Brakes$128
Driver-assist & stability$111
Body, glass & interior$90

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the GMC Yukon

Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (74/100) and the 2023 worst (0/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
20243/100
20230/100
20228/100
20215/100
202062/100
201956/100
201874/100
201746/100
201651/100
201544/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2020 GMC Yukon a year to avoid?

No. It scores 62 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2020 GMC Yukon reliable?

It scores 62 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,504 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2020 GMC Yukon cost to own?

About $24,850 over 5 years: $7,013 in lost value, $6,504 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $34,807 today.

What are the best years of the GMC Yukon?

Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (74/100) and the 2023 worst (0/100).

How many recalls does the 2020 GMC Yukon have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.