Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 GMC Yukon XL has 2 recalls, 39 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
39
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
21V115000
TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Y...
19V837000
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,...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and attempting a ... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | STEERING | Driving on the highway when the steering warning light came on and then I had a loss of complete ste... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was an ... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L with 59,000 miles developed a ticking noise and slight power loss d... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Complete engine failure while driving on I25 in New Mexico, lost all power was able to roll into a a... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 10 speed transmission on my 2020 Yukon XL Denali experienced a total failure. The vehicle will no... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ENGINE | This concerns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali motor (6.2L gas) 118,000 miles. Regular maintenance perfo... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE | We have owned the car for five years. We bought it new in 2020. Now, the engine has completely faile... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Knocking noise from engine-no check engine light initially. Next time it was started knocking was s... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving today and car started rattling and pouring transmission fluid on the way home today. Barely ... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Complete Engine Failure at 83,986 miles and no prior signs that it was defective. Had GM initially l... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | [XXX] [XXX] Phone: [XXX] Email: [XXX] [Date] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Off... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was driving down the highway, and my wife and I decided to stop at Costco to get protein bars and ... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I was traveling along i80 and suddenly the vehicle shutdown. I put the transmission in Neutral and ... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Driving and vehicle started making noise and lost ability to accelerate fully. Mechanic stated he’s... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission failed while driving it and no warning lights were visible on the dashboard before ... |
| May 24, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle suddenly stopped working while driving with my family of 5 in the vehicle. There was no ... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving 75 MPH on the interstate passing a semi. The Yukon did not respond to pedal pressure ... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle suddenly lost power without warning or engine light coming on. Vehicle was inspected and fou... |