Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2003. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon XL 1500 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon XL 1500 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 1500Most complaints | 60 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003Most complaints | 63 | 0 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system77
- Air bags39
- Service brakes34
- Structure32
- Service brakes, hydraulic27
- Unknown or other25
- Power train24
- Engine21
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 9 model-year variants; 0 of 8 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.4 % |
| 2018 | 2018 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.3 % |
| 2017 | 2017 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.3 % |
| 2016 | 2016 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.3 % |
| 2015 | 2015 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.3 % |
| 2014 | 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 23.7 % |
| 2013 | 2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 23.7 % |
| 2012 | 2012 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 23.7 % |
| 2011 | 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | — | 23.7 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the Yukon XL 1500.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
NHTSA recalls