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.
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
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)May 7, 2026 · campaign 26V289000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front a
TiresFeb 25, 2021 · campaign 21V115000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cu
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (E
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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).