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GMC Yukon: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (92/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
18 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
46 complaints · 2 recalls
143 complaints · 3 recalls
207 complaints · 4 recalls
162 complaints · 5 recalls
290 complaints · 13 recalls
33 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
51 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
69 complaints · 3 recalls
194 complaints · 3 recalls
264 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
546 complaints · 10 recalls
61 complaints · 3 recalls
185 complaints · 4 recalls
137 complaints · 3 recalls
399 complaints · 5 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2012?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 GMC Yukon’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 GMC Yukon head-to-head →