2019 GMC Yukon Reliability ReportKeepScore 78/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2019 GMC Yukon
- Scores 10 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2020 GMC Yukon earns a 88.
- The system most likely to surface first: engine (afm/dfm system) (major severity).
- Has 2 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:wheel speed sensor/tone ring.
2019 GMC Yukon: Buy or Avoid?
The 2019 GMC Yukon is a robust, full-size SUV offering impressive capability and comfort, but it carries a notable risk related to its engine's cylinder deactivation system. While strong in many areas, potential expensive engine repairs necessitate a thorough pre-purchase inspection and diligent maintenance strategy to truly drive with confidence.
Biggest Strengths
- Rugged body-on-frame construction
- Powerful V8 engine options (when performing reliably)
- Excellent towing and hauling capability
2019 GMC Yukon — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2019 GMC Yukon. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2019 GMC Yukon
2 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
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. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
What breaks on the 2019 GMC Yukon?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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GMC Yukon — Year-by-Year Comparison
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