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2020 GMC Yukon: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2020 GMC Yukon — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.

Owners filed 33 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 61% of 2020 SUVs. Power Train leads the reports (39%). 4 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2020 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

33

Reports to NHTSA, 2020

Safety recalls

4

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

17

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 61% of 2020 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2020 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (39% of 33 reports), followed by engine (24%).

Power Train39% · 13 reports
Engine24% · 8 reports
Unknown Or Other9% · 3 reports
Service Brakes6% · 2 reports
Back Over Prevention3% · 1 report
Electrical System3% · 1 report
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)3% · 1 report
Engine And Engine Cooling3% · 1 report

+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 33 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11748691, ODI 11747108, ODI 11737164, ODI 11724975, ODI 11712832.

Recalls(4)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Power TrainJul 2026 · 26V289000Details +

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 and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Owners 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.gov on May 7, 2026.

Service Brakes · 19V761000Details +

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 (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

Risk: Unintended 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.

Remedy: GM 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.

Fuel System · 19V837000Details +

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.

Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Remedy: GM 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.

Tires · 21V115000Details +

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 cured for too long during production.

Risk: Over 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.

Remedy: GM 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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD NHTSA source

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2020 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD5.3L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive152218
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD5.3L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive152218
Yukon C1500 2WD5.3L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive152218
Yukon C1500 2WD5.3L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive152218
Yukon K1500 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive152117
Yukon K1500 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive152117
Yukon K1500 4WD6.2L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive142217
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD6.2L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive142317
Yukon C1500 2WD6.2L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive142317
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive142116
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive142116
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD6.2L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive142016

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2020 GMC Yukon: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2020 GMC Yukon?

Owners filed 33 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 GMC Yukon — fewer complaints than 61% of comparable 2020 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2020 GMC Yukon?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (39% of complaints) and engine (24%).

How many recalls does the 2020 GMC Yukon have?

4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2020 GMC Yukon, covering components such as power train. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2020 GMC Yukon get?

The EPA rates the 2020 GMC Yukon between 16 and 18 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.