2020 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 GMC Yukon XL, and owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2020 GMC Yukon XL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tires
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…
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…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
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…
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 GMC Yukon XL have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,855 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The transmission failed on August 8, 2026, while I was driving on a highway. I moved safely to the shoulder, but the vehicle became inoperable and required towing. The loss of propulsion in active hig”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2026 · Power train
“Passenger door handle caused laceration in my sons hand. Peeling interior paint or chrome created a cut on hand. Causing it to bleed and get first aid. Noticed all door handles were in same condition.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2026 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 GMC Yukon (Yukon C1500 2WD, Yukon C1500 XL 2WD, Yukon K1500 4WD, Yukon K1500 XL 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–15 / 20–23 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.3/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare GMC Yukon XL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1999 GMC Yukon XL | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 GMC Yukon XL | 6 | 69 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 120 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 95 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 102 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 87 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon XL | 5 | 42 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 17 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 97 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 69 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon XL | 5 | 23 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 28 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 47 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 13 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 22 |
| 2014 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 307 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 201 |
| 2017 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 147 |
| 2018 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 53 |
| 2019 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 68 |
| 2020 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 47 |
| 2021 GMC Yukon XL | 12 | 227 |
| 2022 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 169 |
| 2023 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 219 |
| 2024 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 70 |
| 2025 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 28 |
| 2026 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2020 GMC Yukon XL
How do I know if my 2020 GMC Yukon XL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 GMC Yukon XL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V837000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Sierra 25001,821 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.