Gmc Yukon XL years to avoid
Every Gmc Yukon XL model year on file (2020-2026), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2020
Worst year on file
57.2
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2024
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Gmc Yukon XL | 57.2 Medium | 45 | Engine |
| 2 | 2023 Gmc Yukon XL | 56.0 Medium | 209 | Engine |
| 3 | 2025 Gmc Yukon XL | 52.0 Medium | 25 | Engine |
| 4 | 2022 Gmc Yukon XL | 49.6 Medium | 160 | Engine |
| 5 | 2026 Gmc Yukon XL | 49.6 Medium | 23 | Engine |
| 6 | 2021 Gmc Yukon XL | 36.7 Low | 213 | Engine |
| 7 | 2024 Gmc Yukon XL | 36.5 Low | 67 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Gmc Yukon XL complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 57.2 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2021 | 213 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 36.7 Low | ENGINE |
| 2022 | 160 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 49.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2023 | 209 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 56.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2024 | 67 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36.5 Low | ENGINE |
| 2025 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2026 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 49.6 Medium | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.