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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 GMC Yukon Xl 1500

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
62Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE GMC YUKON XL 1500

The GMC Yukon XL 1500 is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV aimed squarely at families and buyers who need serious passenger and cargo capacity without stepping into commercial territory. The extended-wheelbase XL variant stretches the already substantial Yukon platform further, making it a go-to choice for large households, road-trippers, and anyone hauling gear across long distances. It competes in one of the most demanding and scrutinized segments in the American market.

VERDICT

The 2019 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Yukon XL as one of the more refined and capable full-size SUVs in its class, praising its interior space, towing ability, and composed road manners. Most acknowledge that the extended-length platform serves large families well, though reviewers consistently note that fuel economy and the high driving position require adjustment for buyers coming from smaller vehicles.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 20.4%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13131

Index breakdown

Crash protection57/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record16.75/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

62 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

4reported crash
0reported fire
5reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 30Power Train 13Electrical System 6Engine And Engine Cooling 5Service Brakes 5Vehicle Speed Control 4

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13131), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for GMC Yukon Xl 1500 2019. Class rank 58 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure