NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 GMC Yukon Xl 1500
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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.
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.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
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
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13131
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
62 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.