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2020 GMC Yukon

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
54 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA81
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 2020 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 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 81 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 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl142217$4,550
Yukon K1500 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152117$3,650
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl142116$3,900
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl142016$4,850
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl142116$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41577, 41579, 41578, 41580, 41581, 41582, 41589, 41591, 41633, 41588.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

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

Tires

N212329050
33,838 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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 cured for too long during production.RiskOver cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
NHTSA campaign 21V115000reported Feb 25, 2021General Motors, LLC
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

N192283991
502 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskOver-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
NHTSA campaign 19V837000reported Nov 21, 2019General 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

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
81complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 3 · 2021: 4 · 2022: 3 · 2023: 8 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 27 · 2026: 31

Most-cited components

Engine36
Power Train26
Service Brakes6
Unspecified6
Steering3
Engine And Engine Cooling3

What owners describe

“The 2020 Yukon started to have serious loss of speed and decelerating issue when the vehicle would slow down and down shift to a lower gear. The issue with this is that once it downshifted it woul not engage in a gear again and leave me stranded on the road. I had to turn off the car and restart it for it to reengage i…”Mar 17, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“TRANSMISSIONS ISSUES. Not transitioning/ shifting into gears smoothly or at all. When it does transition/shift it is rough and harsh. When my car transitions to a lower gear then it will not transition back up to a higher gear causing my vehicle to drop speed significantly that I am a safety hazard on the road. Example…”Mar 6, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“I had an incident in my 2020 GMC Yukon, where the forward collision crash alert went off and there was total loss of brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor. After the crash alert ended, the brakes returned. This happened on the highway and could have turned into a disastrous event. The dealership has been unable to …”Feb 28, 2026 · Service Brakes · 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%

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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

D

2019 GMC Yukon

3 recalls · 124 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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