2013 GMC Yukon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 GMC Yukon. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (85), Air Bags (62), Structure (44).
Key takeaways
- 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 85 | 46% |
| Air Bags | 62 | 33% |
| Structure | 44 | 24% |
| Engine | 13 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6% |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% |
| Steering | 5 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 1% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 1% |
| Tires | 2 | 1% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-09
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 GMC Yukon. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,000; however, a diagnostic report at O'Reilly's listed mileage as 172,000.
Power Train,electrical System,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-02-20
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear tailgate opened independently. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive powe...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-11
Steering wheel will not lock when in park and the vehicle is turned off. This is referring to the Steering/Shifter Recall (13V-001).
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More for the 2013 GMC Yukon
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.