2013 Gmc Yukon: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 148 complaints
148
Total Complaints
64,050mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
6
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
50,000
25th Percentile
64,050
Median Mileage
106,250
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Unknown Or Other
52
Air Bags
32
Body
18
Engine
10
Electrical System
8
Power Train
5
Steering
4
Dashboard
3
Service Brakes
2
Tires
2
Severity Assessment
6
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"TRIPPED ON EXPOSED BOLTS. DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE GMC YUKON'S ON THE LOT WERE THE SAME. *TR"
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, SHE WALKED AROUND TO REMOVE A SMALL CHILD FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED TO ROLL AWAY IN REVERSE. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS SECURED IN PARK. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO RO..."
"LATELY I HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOUD POPPING OR CRACKING NOISE WHEN I AM DRIVING. MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS ALSO BEEN ON. TODAY I NOTICED A VERY BIG CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Unknown Or Other
52 complaints
25th: 50,000 mi
Median: 60,000 mi
75th: 77,000 mi
Air Bags
32 complaints
25th: 50,000 mi
Median: 72,835 mi
75th: 118,500 mi
Body
18 complaints
25th: 55,200 mi
Median: 72,835 mi
75th: 94,000 mi
Engine
10 complaints
25th: 124,000 mi
Median: 137,500 mi
75th: 155,647 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 21
CA: 13
AL: 13
FL: 12
MI: 7
AR: 6
MO: 6
LA: 5
TN: 5
NC: 5
Gmc Yukon — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Anti-Theft Device
Campaign 13V001000 | 02/01/2013
As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has e
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
Electrical System
Campaign 14V614000 | 01/10/2014
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMs number for t
Inflator Module
Campaign 21V053000 | 05/02/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific
Inflator Module
Campaign 21V054000 | 05/02/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notifica
General Vehicle Maintenance
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
- Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
- Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
- Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
- Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28