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The 2020 GMC Yukon is associated with 35 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 12 reports (34% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 12 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.3l 8-cyl and 6.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 18 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 35 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (12 / 34%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 16–18 MPG across 12 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 GMC Yukon?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Yukon C1500 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Yukon C1500 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Yukon C1500 2WD 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 14 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 14 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Yukon K1500 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Yukon K1500 4WD 6.2L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Yukon K1500 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 6.2L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 5.3L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 GMC Yukon?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV 4WD 21.9%
SUV RWD 22.8%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 GMC Yukon models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 GMC Yukon?

Summary of 35 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
35
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 12 complaints
Engine 9 complaints
Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES 1 complaint
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2020 GMC Yukon problems & component breakdown (15 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 GMC Yukon?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V289000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #21V115000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
NHTSA Campaign #19V837000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
View all 2020 GMC Yukon recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2020 GMC Yukon

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 GMC Yukon

How many safety recalls does the 2020 GMC Yukon have?

The 2020 GMC Yukon is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 4 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2020 GMC Yukon?

NHTSA records list 35 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 GMC Yukon. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 12 filings (34% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 GMC Yukon?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2020 GMC Yukon earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2020 GMC Yukon get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2020 GMC Yukon range from 16 to 18 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.