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2025 GMC Yukon Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

53/100

#8 most-complained of 16 Yukon years

The 2025 GMC Yukon has 54 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a complaint index of 53, ranking 8th worst of 16 model years. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by engine complaints, which make up 67% of reports.

Complaints
54
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
15 city / 20 hwy

Top 2025 GMC Yukon problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine36 (67%)
  2. Electrical System8 (15%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (13%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain7 (13%)
  5. Other6 (11%)
  6. Fuel System3 (6%)
  7. Brakes2 (4%)
  8. Lane Departure2 (4%)
  9. Steering2 (4%)
  10. Airbags1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Engines have seized or shown metal shavings in the oil pan, sometimes as early as around 3,000 miles.
  • Vehicles have shuddered, misfired, or lost power at highway speeds of 60-70 mph with the check-engine light flashing.
  • Some engines have entered limp mode on the highway, forcing speeds as low as 45 mph in 65 mph traffic, with dealers reportedly recommending a new engine, oil cooler, and turbo.
  • The digital instrument cluster has blacked out randomly at highway speed, reportedly after a software update.
  • The parking brake has failed to release, triggering multiple warning alerts and leaving the vehicle undrivable.
  • The center console screen has failed to boot or crashed while driving, disabling safety cameras, sensors, and climate controls.
2025 GMC Yukon complaints: complaints filed per month11Feb 2025May 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
75 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (11).

2025 GMC Yukon recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V304000May 14, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,457 vehicles

    Wheels:hub

    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.

  2. NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles

    Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

    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.

2025 GMC Yukon fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Yukon years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid87239417
2024Avoid80104317
2025Caution5354217

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 GMC Yukon reliable?
NHTSA data shows 54 complaints and a complaint index of 53 for the 2025 Yukon, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other Yukon model years. Engine complaints account for 67% of all reports.
What is the biggest problem with the 2025 GMC Yukon?
The top problem area is the engine, with 36 complaints making up 67% of all reports, including seizures and misfires, at a median mileage of 5,918.5 miles.
Does the 2025 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Yukon: one for incorrect wheel hub bolts on 24-inch wheels, and one involving Rollx wheelchair retractor equipment. Neither is classified as do-not-drive.
How does the 2025 Yukon compare to other model years?
The 2025 Yukon ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years with data, with a complaint index of 53. Years like 2015 (index 100), 2021 (93), and 2023 (87) rank worse as Avoid years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 GMC Yukon?
The 2025 Yukon gets an EPA-rated 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.