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2018 GMC Yukon Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2018 GMC Yukon, and owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
69
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–19
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2018 GMC Yukon

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V603000 Reported 14,620 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer…

  2. Wheel speed sensor/tone ring (service brakes) and 2 other components

    NHTSA 19V761000 Reported 652,967 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.…

  3. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 19V645000 Reported 3,456,719 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac…

69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2018 GMC Yukon have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,020 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 22 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I started my vehicle and as I accelerated I started to hear a knocking noise. The vehicle and engine have been inspected by the dealership. The problem has also been confirmed by the dealership.There”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2026 · Engine

“The 2018 Yukon has been at the dealership several timeswaiting for a valve body for the transmission. There are valve body recalls for other year GM vehicles with the same transmission, but not for th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 13, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2018 GMC Yukon (Yukon C1500 2WD, Yukon C1500 XL 2WD, Yukon K1500 4WD, Yukon K1500 XL 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–19 mpg
City / Highway14–16 / 21–23
FuelGasoline or E85, Premium, Regular
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine8 cyl, 5.3/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd; Automatic 6-spd

Compare GMC Yukon model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 GMC Yukon01
1987 GMC Yukon01
1992 GMC Yukon119
1993 GMC Yukon017
1994 GMC Yukon258
1995 GMC Yukon690
1996 GMC Yukon370
1997 GMC Yukon0133
1998 GMC Yukon280
1999 GMC Yukon1204
2000 GMC Yukon6166
2001 GMC Yukon6197
2002 GMC Yukon3158
2003 GMC Yukon4204
2004 GMC Yukon2159
2005 GMC Yukon385
2006 GMC Yukon227
2007 GMC Yukon4428
2008 GMC Yukon4187
2009 GMC Yukon594
2010 GMC Yukon3105
2011 GMC Yukon5158
2012 GMC Yukon363
2013 GMC Yukon4117
2014 GMC Yukon356
2015 GMC Yukon10529
2016 GMC Yukon5269
2017 GMC Yukon3196
2018 GMC Yukon369
2019 GMC Yukon255
2020 GMC Yukon436
2021 GMC Yukon13334
2022 GMC Yukon5182
2023 GMC Yukon4242
2024 GMC Yukon3105
2025 GMC Yukon255
2026 GMC Yukon340

Checking a specific 2018 GMC Yukon

How do I know if my 2018 GMC Yukon 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2018 GMC Yukon; 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 19V645000).

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

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.