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2021 GMC Yukon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 279 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2021 GMC Yukon

The 2021 GMC Yukon is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
279
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 GMC Yukon (13)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V455000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V036000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V579000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V811000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V735000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V739000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V421000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V190000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V617000

Showing 10 of 13 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2021 GMC Yukon

Based on 279 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
108
Power Train
39
Engine And Engine Cooling
26
Electrical System
16
Fuel/propulsion System
15
Unknown Or Other
14
Air Bags
11
Fuel System
10
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GMC Yukon — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 546 complaints 2016 263 complaints 2017 193 complaints 2018 69 complaints 2019 47 complaints 2020 30 complaints 2021 279 complaints 2022 151 complaints 2023 198 complaints 2024 136 complaints 2025 45 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 GMC Yukon

Is the 2021 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 GMC Yukon has 13 recalls and 279 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 GMC Yukon have?
The 2021 GMC Yukon has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 GMC Yukon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 GMC Yukon are: Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 GMC Yukon safe to buy?
The 2021 GMC Yukon has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Yukon should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Yukon are: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.