The lowest-complaint Yukon of its generation
The 2020 Yukon has about 130 complaints per 100,000 sold.
Updated November 2026 · based on 84 owner complaints and 4 recalls
132 69% below the Yukon average
4 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
Transmission
Rare failures at high mileage.
Fix: Repair $1,500+
Power train
Recalls
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
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...
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 GMC Yukon
- Feel for slipping or harsh shifts.Rough, delayed or slipping gear changes are early signs of transmission trouble. A rebuilt or replacement transmission often costs $3,000 to $6,000.28 of the 84 owner complaints about the 2020 Yukon involve the transmission and drivetrain (33%).
Questions
Is the 2020 GMC Yukon reliable?
The lowest-complaint Yukon of its generation. The 2020 Yukon has about 130 complaints per 100,000 sold.
How many recalls does the 2020 GMC Yukon have?
4 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 2020 GMC Yukon problems?
Transmission.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.