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Buying a used 2021 GMC Yukon? Check these 13 recalls first
This year has the heaviest record in this group: ten recalls including critical fuel tank leaks and a diesel rear-wheel lock-up, three seat belt actions covering front seat bolts, wrong bolts and third-row belts, plus loss of power steering assist, incorrectly calibrated brakes, a stalling fuel pump, and a rear driveshaft that may break. Owner complaints total 325 unverified NHTSA reports — 178 about the engine — noting 9 crashes and 9 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Pull the VIN recall report and confirm all ten actions, especially fuel tank and seat belts, are closed
- Confirm whether it is the diesel, which has its own rear wheel lock recall
- Ask for engine and fuel system repair records given 178 engine complaints
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 GMC Yukon
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon fuel tanks may leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Chevy, GMC and Cadillac diesels: rear wheels can lock | Power Train | critical |
| Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon front seat bolts loose | Seats | high |
| GM cars and trucks may have wrong seat belt bolts | Seat Belts | high |
| GM Full-Size SUVs: Third-Row Seat Belts May Break | Seat Belts | high |
| GM Full-Size SUVs May Lose Power Steering Assist | Steering | high |
| Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon brakes calibrated incorrectly | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade, Yukon fuel pump can stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| GM full-size SUVs: rear driveshaft may break | Power Train | high |
| Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade third-row seat belt flaw | Seat Belts | high |
| Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac 6.2L V8 engines may fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| GM SUVs and cars: airbag warning light may not work | AIR Bags | medium |
| Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade daytime running light glare | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
325 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 210 | Yes |
| Power Train | 50 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 43 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 30 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 19 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 18 | Yes |