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2018 GMC Yukon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 70 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the GMC Yukon

The 2018 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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73/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2018 GMC Yukon

The 2018 GMC Yukon shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
70
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 GMC Yukon (3)

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

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559,…
NHTSA #20V603000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438,…
NHTSA #19V645000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
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…
NHTSA #19V761000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 GMC Yukon

Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
18
Power Train
16
Unknown Or Other
7
Suspension
6
Service Brakes
4
Steering
4
Electrical System
3
Air Bags
2
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GMC Yukon — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 138 complaints 2013 186 complaints 2014 61 complaints 2015 547 complaints 2016 270 complaints 2017 196 complaints 2018 70 complaints 2019 55 complaints 2020 37 complaints 2021 339 complaints 2022 185 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2021 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 GMC Yukon

Is the 2018 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 GMC Yukon has 3 recall campaigns and 70 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Yukon have?
The 2018 GMC Yukon has 3 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 2018 GMC Yukon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 GMC Yukon are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 GMC Yukon safe to buy?
The 2018 GMC Yukon has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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: 2014, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2021.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.