NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 GMC Yukon
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The GMC Yukon is a full-size body-on-frame SUV that competes at the top of the family hauler segment, sitting alongside the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition. Aimed at buyers who need genuine three-row capacity, towing muscle, and a commanding road presence, the Yukon has been a fixture in American driveways for decades. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2025 model years, a period that includes a full-generation redesign.
Despite a strong crash-test showing, the 2019 GMC Yukon carries a park-outside or stop-driving recall, so read the recall section first. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the Yukon for its interior space, refinement improvements following the redesign, and towing capability relative to its class. Most acknowledge that the full-size SUV segment involves inherent compromises around agility and fuel economy. The general tone is positive for buyers who genuinely need the size, with less enthusiasm for those who do not.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13129
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)26V289000
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recal
Reported 2026-05-07
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING19V761000
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Reported 2019-10-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
50 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.