2020 GMC Yukon XL: raw data

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vehicle	2020 / gmc / yukon-xl
known issues	4 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-29)
complaints	46 on file (2020-12-02 → 2026-09-12)
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	5 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Steering system failure while drivingSTEERING2 complaints2024-04 → 2026-03yukon-xl-2020-steering-failure

11726127 Driving on the highway when the steering warning light came on and then I had a loss of complete steering on the highway. Somehow was able to get off the highway but not completely off the road
11580704 The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the steering wheel was increasingly wobbly and was pulling 3-4 inches to the right or to the left, and the vehicle was difficult to steer while driving

Camshaft and lifter failure needing engine replacementENGINE17 complaints2025-01 → 2026-07yukon-xl-2020-camshaft-lifter-failure

11719705 My 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L with 59,000 miles developed a ticking noise and slight power loss diagnosed by three different garages as a "collapsed lifter" on #4 cylinder. It's one of the AFM/DoD cylinders that shuts down to save fuel
11701040 Complete Engine Failure at 83,986 miles and no prior signs that it was defective. Had GM initially look at it and they refused to cover the repair and indicated that it was due to faulty lifters
11637757 Lifter failure Car could not be driven and were stranded at night in the dark. The car had to be towed but the tow truck did not arrive until morning. It was an EXPENSIVE repair at GMC dealership

Transmission failure requiring replacementPOWER TRAIN10 complaints2023-03 → 2026-06yukon-xl-2020-transmission-failure

11711773 My 10 speed transmission on my 2020 Yukon XL Denali experienced a total failure. The vehicle will not move under its own power. General Motors has ZERO information on when a replacement Transmission will be available. Some info online shows it could be months
11518863 The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the temperature gauge started rising quickly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road
11513372 Transmission required replacing at 82,500 miles. Vehicle completely lost power during my morning commute. Thankfully, I had exited the Interstate and was on a city street with minimal traffic

Sudden loss of engine power while drivingENGINE7 complaints2024-04 → 2026-04yukon-xl-2020-engine-power-loss

11729392 The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and attempting a lane change, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended
11659072 I was driving 75 MPH on the interstate passing a semi. The Yukon did not respond to pedal pressure so I used my blinker, moved to right lane and coasted into the grass area. The engine was completely off
11586190 The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not able to be restarted

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
46	2020-12-02	2026-09-12	2	1	ENGINE:24; POWER TRAIN:12; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:3; SERVICE BRAKES:3; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
21V115000	25/02/2021	TIRES	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.	Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
19V837000	21/11/2019	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.	Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	5	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 GMC Yukon XL vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/gmc/yukon-xl

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 GMC Yukon XL},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/gmc/yukon-xl}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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