2019 GMC Yukon Problems, Recalls & Reliability
76 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 GMC Yukon, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 8/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 79,150 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 GMC Yukon has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Yukon years
What owners report
“Complete engine failure. The dealership kept the engine. This happened at a low rate of speed but it would have been much worse if on the highway. Yes the engine was completely replaced. The check engine light came on and their was a loud ticking noise coming from the engine.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Yukon
Recalls (2)
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
937 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2019 GMC Yukon. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 GMC Yukon reliable?
The 2019 GMC Yukon drew 76 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 8/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2019 GMC Yukon problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 GMC Yukon are engine (30 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (12), and electrical (10).
Does the 2019 GMC Yukon have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 GMC Yukon. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.