GMC Yukon XL: best and worst years
Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.
Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023
Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.
Held up best: 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.
2026too new to judge35 complaints · 3 recalls2025too new to judge27 complaints · 1 recalls2024too new to judge70 complaints · 2 recalls2023worst year218 complaints · 4 recalls2022worst year169 complaints · 4 recalls2021worst year227 complaints · 12 recalls202047 complaints · 2 recalls201968 complaints · 2 recalls201853 complaints · 2 recalls2017worst year147 complaints · 1 recalls2016worst year201 complaints · 3 recalls2015worst year307 complaints · 2 recalls2014solid year11 complaints · 3 recalls2013solid year22 complaints · 4 recalls2012solid year13 complaints · 4 recalls201147 complaints · 3 recalls2010solid year28 complaints · 3 recalls2009solid year23 complaints · 5 recalls200869 complaints · 4 recalls200797 complaints · 4 recalls2006solid year17 complaints · 3 recalls2005solid year42 complaints · 6 recalls200487 complaints · 4 recalls2003102 complaints · 4 recalls200295 complaints · 2 recalls2001120 complaints · 5 recalls200069 complaints · 7 recalls
Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.