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2019 GMC Yukon

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
69 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA124
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA18 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2019 GMC Yukon is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Yukon C1500 2WD, is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 124 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Yukon C1500 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152218$3,450
Yukon C1500 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152218$3,450
Yukon C1500 XL 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152218$3,450
Yukon C1500 XL 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152218$3,450
Yukon C1500 2WDGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl142317$4,550
Yukon C1500 XL 2WDGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl142317$4,550
Yukon K1500 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152117$3,650
Yukon K1500 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152117$3,650
Yukon K1500 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl142217$4,550
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl142116$3,900
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl142116$3,900
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl142016$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40297, 40299, 40298, 40300, 40590, 40591, 40313, 40315, 40317, 40312.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Power Train

N262557620
Do not drive66 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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 and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.RiskFront or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.FixOwners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on
NHTSA campaign 26V289000reported May 7, 2026General Motors, LLC
▲high

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

N192261050
652,967 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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 (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.RiskUnintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
NHTSA campaign 19V761000reported Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC
▲high

Seat Belts

18315
15,800 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskIf the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.
NHTSA campaign 18V673000reported Sep 26, 2018General Motors LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
124complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 9 · 2020: 4 · 2021: 3 · 2022: 9 · 2023: 8 · 2024: 14 · 2025: 45 · 2026: 32

Most-cited components

Engine64
Power Train27
Electrical System15
Service Brakes8
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Unspecified5

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnos…”Apr 25, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“Was driving home at highway speeds and my 2019 yukon denalis engine just shut off in traffic and had to come to a stop in the middle of traffic and it wouldn't restart, had to have it towed to dealer and they told me the engine was siezed.”Apr 24, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“Transmission failed at 90,100 miles. Left me stranded in middle of a busy intersection as I was making a left turn, it was like it was in neutral no matter how much I tried to accelerate. Very dangerous situation, scary and helpless feeling as cars approaching and I could not get out of their way. Near miss accident. T…”Feb 14, 2025 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆22%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆23%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Yukon model years

D

2026 GMC Yukon

3 recalls · 65 complaints

B

2025 GMC Yukon

2 recalls · 78 complaints

C

2024 GMC Yukon

3 recalls · 169 complaints

C

2023 GMC Yukon

4 recalls · 442 complaints

F

2022 GMC Yukon

5 recalls · 339 complaints

F

2021 GMC Yukon

14 recalls · 537 complaints

F

2020 GMC Yukon

4 recalls · 81 complaints

F

2018 GMC Yukon

5 recalls · 125 complaints

C

2017 GMC Yukon

3 recalls · 359 complaints

F

2016 GMC Yukon

5 recalls · 513 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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