VehicleVerdict

GMC Yukon Xl 1500 years to avoid

The GMC Yukon Xl 1500 years to avoid are 2003, 2007, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.

407

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2000–2012

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Yukon Xl 1500 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2003High complaint rate87
2007High complaint rate85
2004High complaint rate46

Every Yukon Xl 1500 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201260
2011162
201091
2009140
2008270
2007avoid850
200660
2005331
2004avoid461
2003avoid871
2002261
2001331
2000191

Common questions

What are the worst GMC Yukon Xl 1500 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon Xl 1500 years to avoid are 2003, 2007, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2012.

What is the best year for the GMC Yukon Xl 1500?

By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Yukon Xl 1500 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have?

Across all model years, the Yukon Xl 1500 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 407 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.