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2025 GMC Yukon: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 GMC Yukon — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 46 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 77% of 2025 SUVs. Engine leads the reports (48%). 2 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
46
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
17
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 77% of 2025 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Engine issues lead owner complaints (48% of 46 reports), followed by electrical system (13%).
+ 1 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 46 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11737169, ODI 11735631, ODI 11729983, ODI 11726211, ODI 11722657.
Recalls(2)
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · 25V876000Details +Close −
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Wheels · 26V304000Details +Close −
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 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 N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
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
2025 GMC Yukon SUV RWD NHTSA source
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2025 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 21 | 26 | 23 |
| Yukon 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 |
| Yukon 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 | 19 | 17 |
| Yukon 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| Yukon 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| Yukon 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 14 | 18 | 16 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2025 GMC Yukon: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 GMC Yukon?
Owners filed 46 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 GMC Yukon — more complaints than 77% of comparable 2025 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 GMC Yukon?
The most-reported problem areas are Engine (48% of complaints) and electrical system (13%).
How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Yukon have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2025 GMC Yukon, covering components such as equipment adaptive/mobility. 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 2025 GMC Yukon get?
The EPA rates the 2025 GMC Yukon between 16 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.