2021 GMC Yukon reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2021 GMC Yukon from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 405
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 148 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 13
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 15 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#1,296
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+157
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2019-2023
+166
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
37%
Engine: 148 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 GMC Yukon
- ENGINE 148
- POWER TRAIN 44
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 38
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 27
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23
13 recalls on record for the 2021 GMC Yukon
- NHTSA 25V274000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V797000 · 2024 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V617000 · 2022 · SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- NHTSA 22V036000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V827000 · 2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODUL Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2021 GMC Yukon
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 GMC Yukon units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 GMC Yukon reliable?
NHTSA has 405 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 GMC Yukon and 13 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (148 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 GMC Yukon units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 GMC Yukon?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (148), power train (44), fuel/propulsion system (38), engine and engine cooling (27). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 GMC Yukon?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2021 GMC Yukon. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.