MYRModel Year Report

2019 GMC Yukon

▲ Better than typical
2019 GMC Yukon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:08:01.711Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
55
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

51% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 70 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2019 55 2020: 37 complaints 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2023: 243 complaints 2024: 105 complaints 2025: 55 complaints 2025 2026: 43 complaints 2027: 1 complaint
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1993 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 1999 2000: 166 complaints 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2011: 158 complaints 2011 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 70 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2019 55 2020: 37 complaints 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2023: 243 complaints 2023 2024: 105 complaints 2025: 55 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1994 1995: 90 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1998 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2012 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2016 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 70 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2019 55 2020: 37 complaints 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2022 2023: 243 complaints 2024: 105 complaints 2024 2025: 55 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint

2019: 55 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199459
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008187
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013117
201456
2015529
2016269
2017196
201870
201955
202037
2021340
2022184
2023243
2024105
202555
202643
20271

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

51% · 28 reports
INJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-14

Yukon would not idle without turning off on its own. Check engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic. Check engine light was flashing which indicated an active misfire. A running compression test found little to no compression from cylinder 6.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28

My wife drives this vehicle to work, it has started to experience reduced engine power driving on the highway causing her to pull to the side of the road due to no throttle to maneuver the vehicle in and out of traffic, leaving her on the side of...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04

Power train

24% · 13 reports
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Lifters failed

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18

Vehicle shudders at acceleration at times making merging onto highways and passing vehicles dangerous.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-01

Electrical system

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.

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The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the third-row seats electrically controlled failed to function as needed. The contact stated that that the seats failed to move forward or backwards.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08

Also filed under Seats

Steering

7% · 4 reports
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2019 GMC Yukon Denali. 6408 miles. Driving down the highway at normal speed a warning appears that says service power steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-29

Service brakes

7% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2019-12-11Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic19V761000 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.

    Remedy: 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 service at 1-800-462-8782.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2026-05-18Power train26V289000 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...

    Remedy: 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 were mailed May 18, 2026.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2019 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V761000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 26V289000 · Power train
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FAQ

Is the 2019 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 GMC Yukon is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Yukon?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Yukon have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.