2020 Gmc Yukon xl problems

General information about Gmc-Yukon xl
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list

The Chevrolet Suburban is a series of SUVs built by Chevrolet since the 1935 model year. The longest-used automobile nameplate in the world, the Chevrolet Suburban is currently in its twelfth generation, introduced for 2021. Beginning life as one of the first metal-bodied station wagons, the Suburban is the progenitor of the modern full-size SUV, combining a wagon-style body with the chassis and powertrain of a pickup truck. Alongside its Advance Design, Task Force, and C/K predecessors, the Chevrolet Silverado currently shares chassis and mechanical commonality with the Suburban and other trucks.

Traditionally one of the most profitable vehicles sold by General Motors, the Suburban has been marketed through both Chevrolet and GMC for nearly its entire production. Along sharing the Suburban name with Chevrolet, GMC has used several nameplates for the model line; since 2000, the division has marketed it as the GMC Yukon XL. Since 2003, Cadillac has marketed the Suburban as the Cadillac Escalade ESV. During the 1990s, GM Australia marketed right-hand drive Suburbans under the Holden brand.

.The Suburban is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Chile, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Peru, Philippines, and the Middle East (except Israel), while the Yukon XL is sold only in North America (exclusive to the United States, Canada, and Mexico) and the Middle East territories (except Israel).

A 2018 iSeeCars.com study identified the Chevrolet Suburban as the car that is driven the most each year. A 2019 iSeeCars.com study named the Chevrolet Suburban the second-ranked longest-lasting vehicle. In December 2019, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the Suburban, noting that the Suburban had been in "1,750 films and TV shows since 1952."

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Common 2020 Gmc Yukon xl problems

Based on the complaints from owners of the 2020 GMC Yukon XL, several common problems have been reported:

Excessive Brake Wear: One of the most widespread complaints among 2020 Yukon owners is excessive brake wear, typically occurring around 15,000 miles. This issue is attributed to the weight of the Yukon, especially when towing heavy trailers, leading to faster wear of the front brake pads. Replacing the brake pads costs around $350, while new rotors add an additional $650 to the repair cost.
Delayed Gear Changes: Another common problem reported on the 2020 GMC Yukon involves delayed gear changes, usually noticed around 2,500 miles. Owners have mentioned software updates for the transmission control module that can improve performance. Dealerships may offer these updates for free, while some may charge around $100 for the service.
Noise from Inside the Doors: Some 2020 Yukon models have experienced noise issues coming from inside the doors within the first 20,000 miles. This problem is often caused by loose clips in the door, allowing components to rattle. Repairing this issue can cost around $250, depending on local labor rates.

These problems, although relatively common among 2020 GMC Yukon XL owners, are considered minor for a large SUV. Addressing these issues promptly can help maintain the vehicle's performance and ensure a smoother driving experience.

2020 Gmc Yukon xl car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Yukon xl problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Power train problems
Engine problems
Unknown or other problems
Exterior lighting problems
Engine and engine cooling problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2020 Gmc Yukon xl vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2020 Gmc Yukon xl complaints

The NHTSA has received 13 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2020 Gmc Yukon xl.

2024-08-02

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-05-13
VIN: 1GKS1GKC4LR
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Summary: The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission started to slip out gear and the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact's wife had not observed any warning lights. The contact’s wife drove the vehicle back to the residence and while attempting to place the vehicle in park(P), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly with white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact drove the vehicle to a different independent mechanic who performed an engine pressure test and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

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2024-04-30

ENGINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-04-30
Components: ENGINE,POWER TRAIN
Summary: 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. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bearing in the driveshaft was worn. Additionally, the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

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2024-04-02

STEERING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-04-01
VIN: 1GKS2GKC1LR
Components: STEERING
Summary: 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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic contacted an unknown dealer, and the dealer informed the mechanic that the part to repair the vehicle was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

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2023-07-30

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-05-17
VIN: 1GKS2HKJ8LR
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: Transmission is shaking when I start driving.!!!

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2023-06-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-06-05
VIN: 1GKS2HKJ8LR
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Summary: Pressed the air condition button and engine turned off while driving. Vehicle engine knocking and engine shaking. Will not go over 30 miles an hour Take it to the dealership and all they say is it's the air filter. Engine light turns on Traction control light stays on Warning of decrease engine speed Engine not shifting properly High rpm's Dealer says there's nothing wrong

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2023-04-25

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
VIN: 1GKS2GKC7LR
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: 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. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced for a second time. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission cooling line to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure and noticed the transmission was leaking. The contact towed the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission cooling line to be replaced for a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,549.

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2023-03-23

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-03-16
VIN: 1GKS2GKC4LR
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: 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. Also thankful that I took and extended warranty at the time of purchase less than a year ago at 61,200 miles.

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2023-02-16

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-02-05
VIN: 1GKS2HKJ0LR
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: The front struts are going out on these vehicles. I know of another one that had the same issue and only had 38,000 miles on there Denali. This issue makes the front of the vehicle very stiff. Which when we were on the interstate and every time we hit a bump or a bridge crossing it would almost take the steering wheel right out of your hands. I live In Minnesota, and with the weather we have here, it was a very scary drive home with my family. I took it to my certified repair shop and they told me that I’m the 3rd one that they have seen with this problem. Thank you for your time.

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2022-12-21

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-12-11
VIN: 1GKS1HKJ6LR
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: Ligths seal are defective Wich cause failure because humidity create corrosion on main light board and lights suddenly stop working

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2022-07-27

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-07-05
VIN: 1GKS2GKCXLR
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: The A/C unit stopped blowing cold air intermittently. I'm taking it to a mechanic to find out what's going in. It's a 2020 for goodness sake.

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2021-10-29

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2021-10-26
VIN: 1GKS2GKC6LR
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: The Navigation screen system is flickering and goes completely black and kept coming on and off Switching from USB to navigation to radio to home screen And sometimes affect the signal lights also when I pull out the USB under the armrest it's super Hot ... I was wondering if its a Recall also I have 2 friends having the same problems on Chevrolet suburban 2020

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2021-05-17

AIR BAGS,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2021-05-16
Number Of Injuries: 1
Crash: 1
VIN: 1GKS1HKJ8LR
Components: AIR BAGS,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Summary: GMC SUV - Hydroplaned -- could not achieve Traction Control despite moving away from water patch.. Front Angle Crashed into Concrete Median; All Side Airbags Deployed, No Front Airbags Deployed.

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2020-12-02

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2020-12-02
VIN: 1GKS2GKJ9LR
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Summary: VEHICLE BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT AND MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 'SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM'. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME A BEAKE ISSUE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED WITH A GM SUBURBAN/YUKON VEHICLE. FIRST 3 WERE ON OUR 2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN PREMIER. ALSO, ENGINE JUST SHUTOFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN LANE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, NO OTHER SYMPTOMS SO FAR.

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2020 Gmc Yukon xl recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2020 Gmc Yukon xl.

2021-02-25

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Components: TIRES
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

2019-11-21

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: 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.