2020 Gmc Yukon XL: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
44
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
50.0
Severity index
Severity index 50.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 103 2020 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2020 Gmc Yukon XL ranks 53 of 103 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 49% of its model-year peers. See the full 2020 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 24 | 54.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 27.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 6.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 6.8% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 6.8% |
| STEERING | 3 | 6.8% |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | 4.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 4.5% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 24 of 44 complaints (54.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 14 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 5.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V115000 | 25/02/2021 | TIRES | 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 |
| 19V837000 | 21/11/2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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 sy |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.