This page covers 4 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2020 GMC Yukon.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2020 GMC Yukon has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel pump that can crack and leak fuel, raising the risk of a fire.
A missing pressure regulator in the fuel pump allows the fuel system to over-pressurize, which can crack the pump and create a fuel leak near potential ignition sources. On the brake side, certain Yukons equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, 3.08-ratio rear axle, and four-wheel drive can experience unintended braking on one side of the vehicle when a driveline-protection sensor fails, causing the vehicle to pull sharply to one side without warning. There is also a tire concern: Continental tires on some vehicles were over-cured during production and can develop sidewall cracks, lose air suddenly, or shed tread while driving. Finally, a transfer case defect on four-wheel and all-wheel drive models can cause front or rear wheels to lock up unexpectedly, increasing the risk of losing control.
At a glance
What can fail
A missing drivetrain component in the transfer case can cause the front and/or rear wheels to suddenly lock up without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transfer case and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain Continental tires were overheated during manufacturing, which can weaken the tire structure and increase the risk of tire failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your tires and replace any affected ones at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may lack a pressure regulator, causing the fuel system to build up excessive pressure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to restore proper fuel system pressure control.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A wheel-speed sensor may fail, causing the brake control computer to incorrectly activate the driveline-protection system while driving 41–60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the brake control computer at no cost to prevent the system from activating incorrectly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
