2020 GMC Yukon XL Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2020 GMC Yukon XL ranks 15th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 30 and a Good verdict. It has 47 complaints, 2 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Engine issues making up 55% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 Yukon XL years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 47
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2020 GMC Yukon XL problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine26 (55%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (28%)
- Brakes5 (11%)
- Electrical System4 (9%)
- Fuel System3 (6%)
- Other3 (6%)
- Steering3 (6%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
- Structure & Body1 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine jerks or dies suddenly at low speed, sometimes with loss of power steering.
- Transmission requires replacement after complete loss of power while driving, with a median failure mileage around 104,500 miles.
- Steering wheel becomes wobbly and pulls to one side, traced to a failed rack and pinion around 107,000 miles.
- Navigation and infotainment screen flickers, goes black, or cycles through radio and home screens on its own.
- Front struts wear out early, making the front end stiff and causing the steering wheel to jerk over bumps.
- Brake system triggers a 'service brake system' warning with increased pedal effort at low mileage.
2020 GMC Yukon XL recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V115000Feb 25, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires33,838 vehicles
Tires
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.
- NHTSA 19V837000Nov 21, 2019Fuel System502 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
2020 compared with other Yukon XL years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
- Among the 21 model years with data, 2020 has a Good verdict with a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th worst out of 21 years. It has fewer complaints and recalls than many other Yukon XL years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 GMC Yukon XL?
- Engine problems are the largest category, making up 55% of the 47 complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 28% and Brakes at 11%.
- Does the 2020 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Yukon XL, one for a fuel pump pressure sensor issue and one covering suspension, wheels, and tires. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What mileage do engine and transmission problems show up at on the 2020 Yukon XL?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 70,000 for engine complaints and 104,500 for transmission complaints, with the vehicle's overall median failure mileage at 86,000.
- How does the 2020 Yukon XL compare to other recent years?
- 2020 rates Good, while 2021, 2022, and 2023 all carry Avoid verdicts with much higher complaint indexes of 95, 85, and 100 respectively.