2013 Gmc YUKON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
117 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
69,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 74 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 52 of 117 complaints (44.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 8 | 6.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 4.3% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 52 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Structure:Body | 18 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 3 |
Unknown Or Other: 52; Air Bags: 32; Structure:Body: 18; Engine: 10; Electrical System: 8; Power Train: 5; Steering: 4; Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 24 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 24; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 9
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (24). 43 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2013: 2; 2015: 3; 2016: 12; 2017: 22; 2018: 7; 2019: 16; 2020: 19; 2021: 14; 2022: 12; 2023: 4; 2024: 1; 2025: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11057990 · 2018-01-02 (January 2, 2018)
DASHBOARD HAS 2 CRACKS, ONE LOCATED ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING WHEEL AS LONG AS 6 INCHES. THE OTHER CRACK IS LOCATED ON LEFT HAND SIDE ABOVE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THIS HAPPENED ON MY COMMUTE HOME.
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11057990 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11246133 · 2019-08-23 (August 23, 2019)
DASHBOARD CRACKED ADJACENT TO PASSENGER AIRBAG AND ALSO ABOVE STEERING COLUMN. ENTIRE DASHBOARD RATTLES QUITE BADLY AND I AM CONCERNED THAT EITHER THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT FUNCTION OR THE DASHBOARD WOULD SHATTER IN A COLLISION.
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11246133 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483232 · 2022-09-07 (September 7, 2022)
Monday 5th 2022, (2pm)I was driving with the AC on high as I had just left the mall. The interior was hot. As I left the mall and came to a stop light...the car would rev at stop, and continue to do so until the light changed. I had the oil and transmission fluid changed at 135000. It is currently at 138000. I turned off the AC because it did not seem to work (to cool the car down) and rolled the windows down and open the sun roof. Tuesday 6th, I was leaving the store (4pm) and again I turned the AC on and approached a stop light. When I stoppe…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11483232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11494401 · 2022-11-21 (November 21, 2022)
I call this a "Panic breaking defect" I have experienced this on two different GMC vehicles manufactured 14 years apart. The first was a 1999 GMC suburban with mechanically operated throttle control. The second was my present GMC Yukon XL Denali with electronic throttle control. The defect: The close proximity of the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal makes it possible to have the right foot on both pedals at the same time. This results in high engine RPM and full breaking pressure, however, the anti-lock breaking system releases and re…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11494401 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11097750 · 2018-05-24 (May 24, 2018)
I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE STABILITRAK AND ABS SYSTEMS. I HAVE ALSO BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT RUNS THE INSTRUMENTATION FOR THE AIR,HEAT AND BLOWER. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS A CRACK ON THE DASH IN THE LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THIS HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED BY THOUSANDS ON THE INTERNET. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS BUT THEY ISSUED A CASE #. THIS CASE # APPLIES TO ALL THREE PROBLEMS FOR MY VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11097750 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11255044 · 2019-09-12 (September 12, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADDED BRAKE FLUID TO THE VEHICLE AND THE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN, BUT THERE WAS NO FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE VACUUM CANISTER FOR THE POWER BRAKE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETECTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE MAN…
Owner-reported narrative. 134,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11255044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10916191 · 2016-10-14 (October 14, 2016)
TAKATA RECALL - FROM DAY TO DAY THE BACK HATCH WILL NOT OPEN. TOOK TO GMC DEALER AND COULD NOT FIND CODE WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. I DISCONNECTED BATTERY CABLE FOR 1 MINUTE AND RECONNECT AND WORKS FINE.
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10916191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11350731 · 2020-08-21 (August 21, 2020)
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ABOUT 70MPH AND THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND I THOUGHT THE CAR WAS GOING TO STALL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ON TO THE SHOULDER AND LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. I THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD SPARKPLUG OR SOMETHING. I HOOKED UP A OBD READER AND GOT CODE P0306. GOT IT TOWED TO FIRESTONE AND THEY DID DIAGNOSTICS. THEY SAID IT WAS A FAILED LIFTER, A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES. THE TICKING NOISE THAT IT WAS MAKING WAS FROM THE FAILED LIFTER. I AM HOPING THE CAMSHAFT …
Owner-reported narrative. 167,238 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350731 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11497876 · 2022-12-17 (December 17, 2022)
The truck locks start locking and unlocking on their own, the stabilitrac and traction control will cycle between on and off, the motor will shut off, it goes to limp mode, check engine light comes on, traction control light comes on, abs light comes on, it has stalled in drive throughs on the interstate, driving around town, the vehicle is at pat clemons gmc in boone iowa, they replaced the bcm and it is still happening, there is an nhsta campaign #14V61400 for a chassis control module recall, this vehicle vin is not in that, but it does exhib…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11497876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10937926 · 2016-12-28 (December 28, 2016)
THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REFERENCE TO MY 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN DEC 2014 IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 3 TIMES FOR SHUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE DRIVING AROUND 70 MPH AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. THANK GOD NO ONE REAR ENDED ME AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FIRST TIME 28 MAY 14, THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, BUT A MONTH LATER IT WAS DETERMINED IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP. TODAY 28 DEC 16 THE FUEL PUMP IS BEING REPLACED AGAIN. SO WE H…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10937926 at NHTSA ↗