A steady late Yukon
The 2018 Yukon has about 160 complaints per 100,000 sold. Some engine and transmission reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 131 owner complaints and 3 recalls
162 62% below the Yukon average
3 free to fix at a dealer
Every Yukon year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Engine
Rare engine failures.
Fix: Diagnosis first
Engine
Recalls
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the...
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the ve...
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2018 GMC Yukon
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2018 Yukon has 3 recalls on record, listed below.
- Ask for service records.Paperwork shows whether known problems on this car were already fixed. No records means you should assume the work still needs doing and price it in.
Questions
Is the 2018 GMC Yukon reliable?
A steady late Yukon. The 2018 Yukon has about 160 complaints per 100,000 sold. Some engine and transmission reports.
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Yukon have?
3 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2018 GMC Yukon problems?
Engine.
Crash rating shown for the 2018 GMC Yukon SUV RWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.