2021 GMC Yukon safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
9
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
13
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★ (3/5) |
Tested: 2021 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (9 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 GMC Yukon vehicles were involved in 19 fatal crashes with 3 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskConnecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing… · Apr 24, 2025
- Crash riskTransmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up · Oct 24, 2024
- Crash riskDaytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on · Nov 3, 2022
- Crash riskRivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side… · Aug 11, 2022
- Crash riskRear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not… · Jan 27, 2022
- Crash riskFuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate… · Sep 23, 2021
- Crash riskDealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly… · Jul 29, 2021
- Crash riskA software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while… · Jun 17, 2021